Picrite and Rapakivi Granite Uses

Picrite

Rapakivi Granite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Flooring, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration, Kitchens, Stair Treads

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

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

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Office Buildings, Paving Stone, Resorts

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Not Yet Used

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories, Roadstone, Used for flooring, stair treads, borders and window sills.

As Dimension Stone

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

As a Feed Additive for Livestock, As armour rock for sea walls, Metallurgical Flux, Pottery, Source of Magnesia (MgO)

Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Curling, Laboratory bench tops, Tombstones

Uses of Picrite and Rapakivi Granite

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

Commercial uses of Picrite: as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).
Commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite: cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.