Andesite and Kimberlite Uses

Andesite

Kimberlite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Floor Tiles, Homes, Interior Decoration, Kitchens

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Office Buildings, Roof Tiles

As Building Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Cobblestones, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate

As a Flux in the Production of Steel and Pig Iron, As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork

An Oil and Gas Reservoir, As a Feed Additive for Livestock, Gemstone, Metallurgical Flux, Production of Lime, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO)

Uses of Andesite and Kimberlite

There are many uses of Andesite and Kimberlite based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Andesite and Kimberlite and their uses in industries and architecture in the upcoming sections.

Commercial uses of Andesite: commemorative tablets, creating artwork.
Commercial uses of Kimberlite: an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).