Chalk and Siltstone Uses

Uses of Chalk and Siltstone

There are many uses of Chalk and Siltstone based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Chalk and Siltstone 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 Siltstone: raw material for the manufacture of mortar, soil conditioner.