Chert and Porphyry Uses

Chert

Porphyry

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

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

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Arrowheads, Construction Aggregate, Cutting Tool, Spear Points

Construction Aggregate

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

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

Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry

Uses of Chert and Porphyry

There are many uses of Chert and Porphyry based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Chert and Porphyry 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 Porphyry: creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.