Uses of Diabase and Picrite
There are many uses of Diabase and Picrite based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Diabase and Picrite and their uses in industries and architecture in the upcoming sections.
- Commercial uses of Diabase: an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.
- Commercial uses of Picrite: as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).