Chert and Taconite Uses

Chert

Taconite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes

Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

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

As Building Stone, 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

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

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments

Artifacts

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

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

As a touchstone, Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork

Uses of Chert and Taconite

There are many uses of Chert and Taconite based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Chert and Taconite 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 Taconite: as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.