Banded iron formation and Skarn Uses

Banded iron formation

Skarn

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes

Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Paving Stone, Office Buildings

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

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing, Whetstones

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

As Dimension Stone, Used for flooring, stair treads, borders and window sills.

As a Flux in the Production of Steel and Pig Iron, As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, As Dimension Stone, Gold and Silver production, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

Not Applicable

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

As a touchstone, Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork

Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry, Metallurgical Flux, Source of Magnesia (MgO)

Uses of Banded iron formation and Skarn

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

Commercial uses of Banded iron formation: as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.
Commercial uses of Skarn: creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).