Basalt Aggregate

Crushed basalt in graded fractions for concrete, asphalt wearing courses and railway ballast.

HS 2517.10EN 12620 / EN 13043 categoriesDry bulk
Overview

What it is and where it goes

Crushed basalt is a hard, dense igneous rock with high resistance to abrasion and weathering.

It is supplied in graded fractions for concrete, asphalt and railway ballast, where strength and polishing resistance matter.

Main applications
Structural concreteAsphalt wearing coursesRailway ballastRoad base & sub-base
Specifications

EN 12620 / EN 13043 categories

ParameterUnitLimit / requirementHPG typicalTest method
Grading (fractions)mm0–5 · 5–10 · 10–20[tbc]EN 933-1
Los Angeles coefficient%per category[tbc]EN 1097-2
Water absorption%per category[tbc]EN 1097-6
Particle densityMg/m³declared[tbc]EN 1097-6
Flakiness index%per category[tbc]EN 933-3

Summary for orientation only. The latest edition of the referenced standard and the specification agreed in the SPA govern.

Packing & delivery

How it ships

Packing

Bulk vessel

Per fraction in separate holds
Packing

Fractions

0–5, 5–10, 10–20 mm and others on request
Packing

Stockpile

Loading from port stockpile
Quantity

Minimum quantity

[tbc]
Terms

Incoterms

FOB · CIF · CFR · DAP · EXW, loading ports [to be confirmed]
Quality & documents

Inspected at loading

Every cargo is sampled and tested by an independent inspection company (SGS, Intertek or equivalent) at the port of loading. The buyer receives the following documents:

  • Certificate of Origin
  • Certificate of Analysis (independent)
  • Certificate of Weight / Quantity
  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List