Laterite and Diatomite Uses

Laterite

Diatomite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Cobblestones, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Roadstone

As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Source of calcium

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

An Oil and Gas Reservoir, Source of bauxite, Used in aquariums

Alumina Refineries, Animal feed filler, As a Feed Additive for Livestock, Creating Artwork, Drawing on blackboards, Fire resistant, Gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, In aquifers, Soil Conditioner, To ignite fire, Used as a filter medium, Used as an insecticide, Whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper

Uses of Laterite and Diatomite

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

Commercial uses of Laterite: an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.
Commercial uses of Diatomite: alumina refineries, animal feed filler, as a feed additive for livestock, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, fire resistant, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, soil conditioner, to ignite fire, used as a filter medium, used as an insecticide, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.