The meaning of Basalt and additional information.

Basalt(n.) A rock of igneous origin, consisting of augite and triclinic feldspar, with grains of magnetic or titanic iron, and also bottle-green particles of olivine frequently disseminated.

Basalt(n.) An imitation, in pottery, of natural basalt; a kind of black porcelain.

Basaltic(a.) Pertaining to basalt; formed of, or containing, basalt; as basaltic lava.