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NATURAL/MOSSY BUSH ROCKS
On our property in Little Hartley, just at the western foot of the Blue Mountains, we have a huge number of natural/mossy rocks. Just arrange a time to come and view and select from the range.
Selected pallet of bushrock
Starting at $200
Here are some inspiring uses for the Mossy Bush Rocks
Our high quality Granite "Irish Mossy Bush Rock" is selected by a 4th generation professional fromvalley. The bush rock is a granite with some quail spotted and it takes thousands of years to develop. It comes in many unique sizes and shapes from garden age to large feature size. He carefully makes his selection to ensure you get the best bush rock available for each requirement. It is ideal for Natural headstone, Water feature, Landscaping, Grotto, Fountain, Retaining wall, buildings and monuments. Bush rock can be used indoors, although more commonly outdoors.
YOU'LL ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO LITTLE HARTLEY If you would like to come and select your bush rock, you won't be disappointed! Little Hartley is located in New South Wales, Australia and is a prominently rural area. The majority of Little Hartley’s landscape is undeveloped, filled with natural vegetation and rich with bush rock. Aside from its natural resources, the lack of development in Little Hartley makes it a great way to truly experience nature. The valley is a popular spot for bushwalking, backpacking, exploring and enjoying wildlife. Blackheath Creek is the valley’s prominent water source, it has cut its path through the entire area. The creek nourishes the valley’s vegetation and animal population. Blackheath Creek feeds into the Coxs River. Rainfall is regular in Little Hartley, the largest amount of rainfall ever recorded for one day is 285 millimeters or 11.2 inches! Little Hartley’s weather tends to differ from the rest of Australia. Compared to the rest of Australia, Little Hartley's environment experiences significantly higher rainfall and above average humidity. Cloudy days are more likely than clear skies during most of the year. Little Hartley’s day and night time temperatures are below average when compared to nearby areas. Seasonal temperatures also vary greatly from other areas of Australia. During the summer time in Little Hartley maximum day time temperatures reach 23.1 degrees Celsius, where night temperatures can drop as low as 11.6 degrees Celsius. The summer is fairly moderate, but can become quite chilly on windy days. Winter temperatures average between daily highs of 11 degrees Celsius and nightly lows of 2.5 degrees Celsius. Winter days can easily drop below zero if the wind is blowing. The major facilities in Little Hartley consist of an airstrip area for incoming and outgoing planes as well as caravan parks. Little Hartley is in the government jurisdiction of Lithgow. The closest village to Little Hartley is Mt Victoria, in the Blue Mountains which is about 7 kilometers away and has a population of around 500 people.
HISTORY OF BUSH ROCK USE Bush rock was discovered in ancient times and through the ages its uses were multiplied. Egyptians were one of the first civilizations to quarry bush rock for use in their structures. Many of their structures consisted of bush rock. For example, the great Pharaoh, a key part of Egyptian civilizations was constructed of bush rock blocks. These blocks were fitted together so well, not even a sheet of paper could be slid between them. Various other civilizations integrated bush rock into their existence, this was mainly due to its availability in most parts of the world. bush rock became so popular among ancient civilizations that it is still used today, for many of the same reasons and a few new ones. bush rock still popular today include its use in sculptures and architecture. There are a few uncommon uses for bush rock as well. Some unique and uncommon uses for bush rock are pillars, posts, fencing, even fireplaces and mantle tops. These uses can be stunning. Bush rock is prepared differently for its different uses. For example, bush rock countertop surfaces are polished to a smooth glassy texture, where bush rock tiling may be left with a grainier texture. Furthermore, bush rock used in bridges, or monuments may not be polished at all.
MORE ABOUT THE GEOLOGY OF BUSH ROCK Bush rock is a pale colored igneous rock, it consists of large individual grains, visible to the naked eye. The common components that make up bush rock are quartz, feldspar and small amounts of mica, amphiboles and other minerals. This combination tends to give bush rock a gray, red, or pink color, with dark grains speckled throughout the rock. Bush rock has an interesting history surrounding it. Our earth’s continental crust consists mainly of bush rock, at the surface bush rock is found in the landscapes of most mountain ranges. These large mountain granite fields are called batholiths. bush rock is also found in the core areas of continents, these areas are known as shields. Bush rock was formed by molten rock material that cooled slowly beneath the Earth’s surface over long periods of time. bush rock found exposed above the Earth’s surface was pushed up through the layers of the Earth’s crust, as the overlying sedimentary rocks were eroded away over long periods of time. Aged and severally weathered bush rock eventually becomes sandstone, though this takes a very long time. Wherever sandstone is abundant in the landscape, you are likely to find bush rock. Areas of the Earth’s landscape that are derived majorly of sedimentary rock and sandstone normally have bush rock beneath the sedimentary layer. These deeply buried layers of bush rock are known as basement rocks.