Diatomite and Shonkinite Uses

Diatomite

Shonkinite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

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 Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

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

Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork

Uses of Diatomite and Shonkinite

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