Arkose and Chert Uses

Arkose

Chert

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Homes

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Paving Stone, Office Buildings

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Whetstones

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Production of Glass and Ceramics, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar

Arrowheads, Construction Aggregate, Cutting Tool, Spear Points

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Sculpture, Small Figurines

Artifacts, Monuments

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

In aquifers, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO), Tombstones

Creating Artwork, Gemstone, In fire-starting tools, Jewelry, To ignite fire, Used in flintlock firearms

Uses of Arkose and Chert

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

Commercial uses of Arkose: in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.
Commercial uses of Chert: creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.