Diatomite and Obsidian Uses

Diatomite

Obsidian

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

Garden Decoration

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Not Yet Used

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

Arrowheads, Cutting Tool, Knives, Scrapers, Spear Points

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

Surgery

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts

Artifacts, Jewellery

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

Creating Artwork, Mirror, Used in aquariums

Uses of Diatomite and Obsidian

There are many uses of Diatomite and Obsidian based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Diatomite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian: creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.