Argillite and Dolomite Uses

Argillite

Dolomite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing, Whetstones

Not Yet Used

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Used for flooring, stair treads, borders and window sills.

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, Production of Glass and Ceramics, Serves as an Oil and Gas Reservoir rock

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Fire resistant, Used to manufracture paperweights and bookends

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 Argillite and Dolomite

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

Commercial uses of Argillite: fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends.
Commercial uses of Dolomite: an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).