Anthracite and Picrite Uses

Anthracite

Picrite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Not Yet Used

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Not Yet Used

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

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Not Yet Used

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Steel Production

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.

1.2.2 Medical Industry

In Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Manufacture of Aspirins

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Not Yet Used

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Alumina Refineries, Electricity Generation, Liquid Fuel, Manufacture of Soap, Solvents, Dyes, Plastics and Fibres, Paper Industry

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

Uses of Anthracite and Picrite

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

Commercial uses of Anthracite: alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.
Commercial uses of Picrite: as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).