Diatomite and Soapstone Uses

Uses of Diatomite and Soapstone

There are many uses of Diatomite and Soapstone based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Diatomite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone: cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).