Arkose and Diatomite Uses

Arkose

Diatomite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Paving Stone, Office Buildings

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Whetstones

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Production of Glass and Ceramics, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar

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, Sculpture, Small Figurines

Artifacts

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

In aquifers, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO), Tombstones

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 Arkose and Diatomite

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

Commercial uses of Arkose: in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.
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.