Kimberlite and Basanite Uses

Kimberlite

Basanite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Homes

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration

As Building Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Whetstones

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

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

Arrowheads, Construction Aggregate, Cutting Tool, Spear Points

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

Artifacts, Monuments

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

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

As a touchstone, Creating Artwork, Gemstone, In fire-starting tools, Manufacture of tools, Metallurgical Flux, Jewelry, To ignite fire, Used in flintlock firearms

Uses of Kimberlite and Basanite

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

Commercial uses of Kimberlite: an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).
Commercial uses of Basanite : as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.