Gneiss and Arkose Uses

Gneiss

Arkose

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

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

Paving Stone, Office Buildings

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Whetstones

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

As Dimension Stone

Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Production of Glass and Ceramics, 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

Cemetery Markers, Jewelry, Tombstones, Used in aquariums

In aquifers, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO), Tombstones

Uses of Gneiss and Arkose

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

Commercial uses of Gneiss: cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums.
Commercial uses of Arkose: in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.