basalt rocks

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leahrose

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basalt rocks

i'm a massage therapist and upon purchasing hot stone kits i've found that the rocks don't fit my hands or body contours the way i'd like
it would be great if i could find my own stones and build up a cellection that works better for me and my clients

 could someone tell me how i can identify a basalt stone and where to find them?
i live in Michigan, i understand that many people find them on lake Michigan

hoping someone stops by and answers my questions!
thank you!

Gus Horsley

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Hi Basalt is a very dense

Hi

Basalt is a very dense blackish to dark greenish igneous rock which is extremely hard.  It is crystalline but the crystals are so small as to not be distinguishable with the naked eye.  Sometimes gas bubbles have left small cavities, known as vesicles. Apparently they are common along the shores of the Great Lakes.  If you collect anything and want it identified, send us a photo.

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