Gneiss and Latite Uses

Gneiss

Latite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

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

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

As Dimension Stone

As a Flux in the Production of Steel and Pig Iron, As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

1.2.3 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Cemetery Markers, Jewelry, Tombstones, Used in aquariums

An Oil and Gas Reservoir, As a Feed Additive for Livestock, Metallurgical Flux, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO)

Uses of Gneiss and Latite

There are many uses of Gneiss and Latite based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Gneiss and Latite 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 Latite: an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).