The mountain mineral diabase (French diabase) is a stone of volcanic origin, very close in composition to basalt. The color of the natural material is usually black, with an admixture of gray, green or red.
Diabase Characteristics
A distinctive feature of the stone is a high level of hardness, strength and excellent moisture and frost resistance. The unique properties of the mineral are explained by the special structure of the crystal lattice.
Gabbro-diabase is one of the varieties of natural stone. A characteristic black color with small color blotches distinguishes this mineral from other species. The special density of gabbro-diabase creates great difficulties when trying to split a stone block. Material processing seems to be a very time-consuming process, requiring the use of special tools and special technologies.
Places of production
Large mineral deposits are noted in three main areas: Crimea, Australia, and the Russian Onega region. The cheapest is Ukrainian gabbro diabase. Crimean rock contains a large amount of iron impurities, which reduces the quality level of raw materials. The Australian and Russian stones are almost identical in composition, but the overseas counterpart has a very high cost.
The Karelian mineral is distinguished by a deep saturated black color, an aesthetic appearance and reliable resistance to aggressive external environment. Indicative characteristics significantly distinguish Russian gabbro-diabase from the rest.
Reviews from numerous customers confirm not only the practical durability and reliability of the natural material, but also the unique property of heat storage and storage. The optimal ratio of quality and cost makes Karelian stone the most popular not only in the post-Soviet space, but also throughout the world.
Scope of application
Gabbro-diabase has a wide range of uses. Architectural structures built of natural stone retain their originality for many years. An excellent example of longevity is the Vorontsov Palace in Crimean Alupka.
The fortress of the mineral allows its use in paving streets and roads. It produces road stone, mosaic tiles, borders. The world famous Red Square is also covered with paving stones from Karelian natural material.
The ability to maintain the appearance unchanged for a long time made gabbro diabase popular in the production of ritual structures. The polished surface of the monument with a depicted image and a mournful inscription is capable of preserving the memory of departed people for many decades.
In the hands of a skilled craftsman, gabbro-diabase is effectively processed, gradually turning into an original and unique monument. Each ritual product is unique. History has preserved natural stone monuments dating back more than a thousand years.
It is difficult to appreciate the importance of using the gabbro diabase volcanic stone for a bath. Reviews of lovers of paired procedures indicate that this is an ideal option to maintain an optimal temperature level. The high density and heat capacity of the natural material helps to absorb heat as much as possible, evenly distributing it over the entire surface.
To accumulate more heat, it is better to use chipped stone elements with a ribbed surface in the heater. They perfectly withstand high temperatures and do not undergo cracking when frequently doused with cold water.
Decorative wall decoration of the bath and sauna increases the heat capacity of the room as a whole. In addition, a high aesthetic level allows you to diversify and decorate the environment.
Healing properties
Gabbro-diabase is an environmentally friendly material endowed with useful properties. Its presence has a beneficial effect on the general condition of the body. The stone is able to stabilize the state of the nervous system, have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the kidneys, liver and genitourinary system. It is very useful to massage the feet with stone balls.
Diabase and astrologers do not bypass their attention. They recommend the stone to all zodiac signs as a means that positively affects the increase in physical activity. From diabase, you can make an amulet and wear it on your neck or on your finger.