Chert and Basalt Uses

Chert

Basalt

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Uses

Architecture

Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes

Floor Tiles, Homes, Hotels, Kitchens

Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

As Building Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Curbing, Whetstones

Industry

Construction Industry

Arrowheads, Construction Aggregate, Cutting Tool, Spear Points

Arrowheads, As Dimension Stone, Cobblestones, Cutting Tool, Rail Track Ballast, Roadstone

Medical Industry

Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments

Other Uses

Commercial Uses

Creating Artwork, Gemstone, In fire-starting tools, Jewelry, To ignite fire, Used in flintlock firearms

An Oil and Gas Reservoir, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Used in aquariums

Uses of Chert and Basalt

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

Commercial uses of Chert: creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.
Commercial uses of Basalt: an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.