Gritstone and Pumice Uses

Uses of Gritstone and Pumice

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

• Commercial uses of Gritstone: an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.
• Commercial uses of Pumice: as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums.