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| Weight | 0.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
Basalt Rock Dust
R40.00
Basalt Rock Dust is made of the volcanic rock called basalt and is specifically used in the cultivation process of the Medicinal Mushroom – Cordyceps Militaris.
Basalt Rock is an excellent source for calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, silicon, cobalt, zinc, boron, and Aluminium.
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