Granite and Chert Uses

Granite

Chert

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Flooring, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration, Kitchens, Stair Treads

Decorative Aggregates, Homes

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Bridges, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Near Swimming Pools, Office Buildings, Resorts

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

Arrowheads, Construction Aggregate, Cutting Tool, Spear Points

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

Artifacts, Monuments

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Curling, Gemstone, Laboratory bench tops, Tombstones, Used in aquariums

Creating Artwork, Gemstone, In fire-starting tools, Jewelry, To ignite fire, Used in flintlock firearms

Uses of Granite and Chert

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

Commercial uses of Granite: curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums.
Commercial uses of Chert: creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.