Diatomite and Claystone Uses

Diatomite

Claystone

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

As Facing Stone, Roof Tiles

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Source of calcium

As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts

Artifacts, Sculpture, Small Figurines

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Alumina Refineries, Animal feed filler, As a Feed Additive for Livestock, Creating Artwork, Drawing on blackboards, Fire resistant, Gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, In aquifers, Soil Conditioner, To ignite fire, Used as a filter medium, Used as an insecticide, Whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper

Pottery

Uses of Diatomite and Claystone

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

Commercial uses of Diatomite: alumina refineries, animal feed filler, as a feed additive for livestock, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, fire resistant, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, soil conditioner, to ignite fire, used as a filter medium, used as an insecticide, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.
Commercial uses of Claystone: pottery.