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Arkose and Basanite  Uses


Basanite  and Arkose Uses


Uses

Architecture
  
  

Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration   
Decorative Aggregates, Homes   

Exterior Uses
Paving Stone, Office Buildings   
As Building Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings   

Other Architectural Uses
Whetstones   
Whetstones   

Industry
  
  

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   

Medical Industry
Not Yet Used   
Not Yet Used   

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Sculpture, Small Figurines   
Artifacts, Monuments   

Other Uses
  
  

Commercial Uses
In aquifers, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO), Tombstones   
As a touchstone, Creating Artwork, Gemstone, In fire-starting tools, Manufacture of tools, Metallurgical Flux, Jewelry, To ignite fire, Used in flintlock firearms   

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Uses of Arkose and Basanite 

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

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