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Arkose and Chert Uses


Chert and Arkose Uses


Uses

Architecture
  
  

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

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

Other Architectural Uses
Whetstones  
Curbing  

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
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Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Sculpture, Small Figurines  
Artifacts, Monuments  

Other Uses
  
  

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

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Uses of Arkose and Chert

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

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