#diabase

[schisto-city]

Bit of a headscratcher today. When a pyroxene and a pyroxene love each other very much...?

(These rocks are gay!)

[notaboxofrocks]

Today I had to look at rocks so much that I almost forgot my own name

[geocyclist]

Made good use of the large rocks that were dug up installing the fence by lining the fire pit. This part of the yard is near the back porch, but on a slope where a tree stump used to be. The pit was expanded into the hillside and limited downward by a very large rock that makes a solid base.

And the bowl back on the stand! Good timing because the weather is ready for a campfire and my firewood bin from the woodshop is overflowing.

[rabbitcruiser]

Yellowknife, NWT (No. 13)

The lake is mostly underlain by a mix of volcanic and plutonic igneous rock. Most of it is the same Archean basalt greenstone belt that predominates in the Yellowknife area. Running through the central portion from north northeast, under the heritage centre and Legislative Assembly building, to south southwest is a narrow belt of dacite flanked by two gabbro sills (one of which forms the largest island), with some more dacite under the visitor's centre and the southern of the two points of the western peninsula. Small diabase dykes run through various portions of the bedrock, with the largest forming the elevated area at the lake's southeast corner. Quartz intrusions are visible in some areas.

Two local faults run across the south end of the lake. The stream from Robinson's Pond runs along the Pud Fault, which continues across the lakebed to McNiven Beach. At the south end is the larger Kam Fault, which when it was active had the same potential for earthquakes as the San Andreas Fault in the U.S. state of California. It divides the basalt from an area of lighter granite and granodiorite between the lake and the hospital.

Source: Wikipedia

[rcedge]

i like to watch the 90s raws in bed while i'm sick but this unfortunately means i am often running a fever when, for instance, ted diabase comes out and makes a man wear trunks that say PROPERTY OF THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN

[murawei]

Decided to try my hand at rendering. Was feeling uncertain at first but I think I like the final result!

This is my oc Dia by the way (from the word Diabase, like Hal - Halite)

There's not much to say about them because I didn't create them as another character, but rather as a self insert instead of the hatchling. I tried to imagine how my facial features would look like on a hearthian and Dia was born

[spatheandspadix]

Philly! I will be leading a trip to one of my favorite post-industrial forests with the Philadelphia Botanical Club on Sunday June 4th. It's at State Gameland 43 at St. Peters.

Things we will be likely to see: quarry spoil piles and associated novel habitats, post-industrial ruins, rich fern and wildflower assemblages, an assortment of parastic and hemiparasitic plants, influence of geology on plant communities (when the diabase stops and the sandstone starts, the forest gets REALLY different), cool millipedes, terrible funny graffiti, local heavy metal teenagers smoking weed, and much more. There is a cool bakery nearby for refreshment that makes "black granite cake" in honor of all the black granite/diabase deposits that shaped the town's history.

The trip is free and open to everyone! Share with your friends!

[ainews]

In 962 AD, near the town of Laon in Picardy, France, a small incident with a donkey played a major role in advancing the power of the kings of France. In the region, there was an extremely powerful lord, Count Heribert II of Vermandois.

He had recently been on a campaign within France and amassed an impressive level of power and influence. As he was traveling to Laon he decided to rest inside the city and, at the same time, test the loyalty of the citizens of Laon. To do this, he ordered that horses and donkeys from all around should be brought to him and presented at the city’s gates. A small peasant happened to own a donkey made of diabase, a very strong and uniquely formed alloy of minerals with a rare color and superior strength.

The diabase donkey presented itself to Count Heribert as a perfect symbol of strength and loyalty, and he was so impressed that he made this donkey his new symbol of power and adopted it as the emblem of Laon. Count Heribert was so pleased with this gift, that he even stopped his campaign and allowed Laon to prosper as a city of his rule. After this incident, the diabase donkey became a symbol of strength, loyalty, and prosperity in the region.

The diabase donkey is an important reminder of how loyalty can be rewarded and how a single event can significantly increase the power and influence of a ruler. This story of the donkey made of diabase has been remembered in the Picardy region and is still cherished by many.

[artparks-sculpture]

A sculpture titled 'Spiral II' by sculptor Jens Ingvard Hansen. In a medium of Bronze, diabase and in an edition of 2/8.

[mousefluff]

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[schisto-city]

A thin section is about as flat as you can get, but put enough feldspar next to each other and it can feel a bit like falling into your microscope. Some lovely diabase today!

[les-cailloux-du-ciel]

NWA 12564

MARS

Categories: ACHONDRITES, MARS, NWA 12564 [shergottite]

Northwest Africa 12564 (NWA 12564)

Purchased: 2019 Feb

Classification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite)

History: Purportedly found in Mauritania and purchased in February 2019 by Jaouad Chaoui and Rachid Chaoui from a Mauritanian dealer.

Petrography: (A. Irving and S. Kuehner, UWS) Diabasic texture (mean grainsize ~1 mm). Composed predominantly of complexly-zoned clinopyroxene and maskelynite with accessory titanomagnetite, ilmenite, chlorapatite, merrillite, and pyrrhotite. Myrmekitic intergrowths consisting of silica polymorph + relatively sodic plagioclase are associated with more calcic maskelynite and regions of K-rich glass containing blebs of pyrrhotite are also present.

Geochemistry: Subcalcic augite (Fs22.5-48.6Wo32.2-25.4, FeO/MnO = 30-36, N = 3), ferropigeonite (Fs65.5Wo15.9, FeO/MnO = 39), large maskelynite grains (An48.6-53.0Or2.3-2.0, N = 2), plagioclase in intergrowth with silica polymorph (An34.0Ab62.4Or3.6).

Classification: Shergottite (aphyric, diabasic).

Specimens: 26.5 g including one polished thin section at UWB; remainder held jointly by J. Chaoui and R. Chaoui.

[industrynewsupdates]

Industrial Insulation Market Size and Regional Outlook Analysis, 2030

The global industrial insulation market size is expected to reach USD 12.10 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing demand for adequate thermal insulation for industrial equipment for energy-efficient operations, and economical design, is expected to drive the market during the forecast period.

The raw materials used for the production of various industrial insulation products are available in abundance, which benefits the industry. However, some of the feedstock used for insulation production is derived from petrochemicals, so fluctuations in the price of crude oil result in changes in the procurement cost of the feedstock, limiting the bargaining power of insulation manufacturers.

The industry is under high scrutiny from government environmental agencies, including EPA, REACH, and NGT. These agencies have imposed stringent regulations on the production, storage, and transportation of insulation materials. Government support to develop sustainable manufacturing practices is expected to hamper the market growth.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Industrial Insulation Market

Detailed Segmentation:

Material Insights

Stone wool led the market and accounted for about 21.6% share of the revenue in 2022. Stone wool is manufactured from volcanic rocks such as dolomite, diabase, and basalt, which are available in abundance. Stone wool products are generally used where high compressive strength is required. It acts as an excellent fire barrier and does not emit any dangerous amount of smoke or toxic gases. It also provides effective protection against both high and low temperatures.

Product Insights

Pipe insulation led the market and accounted for about 47.76% share of the revenue in 2022. The market is projected to witness notable demand, expanding at a CAGR 5.5% from 2023 to 2030 due to its superior performance and ability to stabilize the process temperatures. It provides protection against freeze damage and pipe breaks and prevents exposure to extreme temperatures. The product aids in increasing the energy efficiency of the process or plant, thereby reducing the operating expenses. In addition, pipe insulation is also used for heat conservation, fireproofing, and soundproofing.

Application Insights

LPG/LNG led the market and accounted for about 20.70% share of the revenue in 2022. The market is expected to continue the trend over the forecast period, which can be attributed to high risk involved in the transportation & storage of LPG & LNG products, leading to extensive product demand. In addition, the proper insulation of the transportation pipes in the LNG and LPG industries also results in a heightened demand for insulation, which leads to market growth.

Regional Insights

Europe dominated the market and accounted for about of 21.0% share of the revenue share in 2022. The market is predicted to remain the major market by 2030. Strict codes and laws effectuated by the European regulatory authorities have increased the awareness about rising energy costs and the need for energy efficiency, which is expected to benefit the market. The market in Europe is focused on achieving significant energy saving and emissions mitigation potential related to improved thermal insulation in EU27 industry which is expected to play a key role in wider application of industrial insulation products in various end-use industries.

Browse through Grand View Research's Advanced Interior Materials Industry Research Reports.

• The global air deflector market size was estimated at USD 11.51 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2024 to 2030. 

• The global district heating market size was valued at USD 190.5 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030. 

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The industry players are focused on increasing their market share through organic growth, rather than mergers and acquisitions. Companies in the market are focusing on expanding their product portfolio by developing cost-effective insulation products with enhanced properties. Manufacturers are also focusing on expanding their manufacturing capabilities in order to cater to the ascending product demand.

Large players, like Armacell have focused on international strategy, through which the company acquired Polipex Industria e Comercio Ltda, a Brazilian manufacturer of extruded polyethylene insulation products for technical equipment. The company also established a joint venture with JIOS Aerogel, South Korea to develop & manufacture high-tech silica aerogel blankets.

Some prominent players in the global industrial insulation market include:

• Rockwool Insulation A/S

• Poroc Group Oy

• Knauf Insulation

• TechnoNICOL Corporation

• Anco Products, Inc.

• Aspen Aerogels, Inc.

• Cabot Corporation

• Morgan Advanced Materials plc

• Unifrax LLC

• RATH Group

• IBIDEN Co., Ltd.

• Armacell International

Industrial Insulation Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global industrial insulation market based on material, product, application and region:

Industrial Insulation Material Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion; 2018 - 2030)

• Stone Wool

• Elastomeric Foam

• Micro Silica

• Glass Wool

• Composites

• CMS Fibers

• Calcium Silicate

• Cellular Glass

• Foamed Plastic

• Perlite

• Aerogel

• Cellulose

• Others

Industrial Insulation Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion; 2018 - 2030)

• Pipe

• Board

• Blanket

• Others

Industrial Insulation Application Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion; 2018 - 2030)

• Power Generation

• Petrochemical & Refineries

• EIP Industries

• LNG/LPG

• Others

Industrial Insulation Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue; USD Billion; 2018 - 2030)

• North America

o U.S.

o Canada

o Mexico

• Europe

o Germany

o U.K.

o France

o Poland

o Spain

o Italy

o Benelux

o Nordic

o CIS

• Asia Pacific

o China

o India

o Japan

o South Korea

o Indonesia

o Malaysia

o Thailand

o Vietnam

• Central & South America

o Brazil

o Argentina

o Colombia

• Middle East & Africa

o GCC

o Turkey

Order a free sample PDF of the Industrial Insulation Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

[manessha545]

Chimantá Massif

The Chimantá Massif consists of eleven table-mountains (up to more than 2600 m in elevation), which are remnants of the Auyán-tepui planation surface (with a possible Cretaceous initial age) cut into siliceous sandstones of the Matauí Formation, the highest unit of the Precambrian Roraima Group.

The sandstones are gently folded and several fracture systems control weathering and erosion. The Matauí Formation was intruded by Precambrian diabase dikes and sills. This relationship invalidates previous suggestions that the Roraima Group contained an unconformity separating Lower Precambrian from upper Mesozoic units. Ombrotrophic peat-bogs are conspicuous features on the summits of the table-mountains. Peat formation probably began in the early Holocene, initiated by algae and lichens, accumulation of humidity and detritus, plant colonization of weathered rock surfaces, a low rate of organic decomposition, and high rainfall. The geochemistry of Ca, K, Fe, Si, Cl, I, and Br is discussed. The nutrient cycle consists of sunlight, which contributes to photosynthetic processes, and rainwater, which partly provides the nutrients, dissolves the bedrock, and transports the nutrients from the bedrock and eventually out of the system as river or stream water. The natural waters (rain-, river and stream, peat, and plant waters) are acid (pH range 3.5–4.7) and act on the sandstone, dissolving the siliceous cement and liberating the sand grains. This is the primary weathering mechanism and produces the karst-like topography of the table-mountain summits. Through geologic time (probably up to about 70 million years), this weathering has produced the spectacular table-mountain and savanna landscape of the Gran Sabana.

Table-mountain geology and surficial geochemistry: Chimantá Massif, Venezuelan Guayana shield - ScienceDirect

Tepui Chimanta, a sandstone table-mountain in the Chimanta Massif, rises abruptly from the rainforest of southern Venezuela.

[jessebeckerms]

Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Riesling Saarburg Rausch GG Saar, Mosel 2023

Devonian slate with volcanic basalt known as diabase. The next village of Saarburg is home to the Saarburger Rausch, a well-protected vineyard facing the charming town of Saarburg. A fuller, riper nose than the Schloss Saarsteiner just tasted. Darker shade of fruit, quite mineral on the nose. Peach and green apple. Very linear and tightly wound. ***+

[travellinginstylewithluxury]