Arkose and Shonkinite Uses

Arkose

Shonkinite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Paving Stone, Office Buildings

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

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

As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Sculpture, Small Figurines

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

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

Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork

Uses of Arkose and Shonkinite

There are many uses of Arkose and Shonkinite based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Arkose and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite: cemetery markers, creating artwork.