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Flint and Shale Uses

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1 Uses
1.1 Architecture
1.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration
1.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Office Buildings
1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
1.2 Industry
1.2.1 Construction Industry
Arrowheads, Cutting Tool, Spear Points
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
Not Yet Used
1.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts
Artifacts, Sculpture
1.4 Other Uses
1.4.1 Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Gemstone, In fire-starting tools, Manufacture of tools, Metallurgical Flux, Jewelry, To ignite fire, Used in flintlock firearms
Creating Artwork, Pottery

Uses of Flint and Shale

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

  • Commercial uses of Flint: creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.
  • Commercial uses of Shale: creating artwork, pottery.