Chalk and Basanite  Uses

Uses of Chalk and Basanite 

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

• Commercial uses of Chalk: alumina refineries, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, paper industry, production of lime, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, whiting, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.
• Commercial uses of Basanite : as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.