Obsidian and Diatomite Uses

Obsidian

Diatomite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Garden Decoration

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Not Yet Used

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Arrowheads, Cutting Tool, Knives, Scrapers, Spear Points

As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Source of calcium

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Surgery

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Jewellery

Artifacts

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Creating Artwork, Mirror, Used in aquariums

Alumina Refineries, Animal feed filler, As a Feed Additive for Livestock, Creating Artwork, Drawing on blackboards, Fire resistant, Gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, In aquifers, Soil Conditioner, To ignite fire, Used as a filter medium, Used as an insecticide, Whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper

Uses of Obsidian and Diatomite

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

Commercial uses of Obsidian: creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.
Commercial uses of Diatomite: alumina refineries, animal feed filler, as a feed additive for livestock, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, fire resistant, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, soil conditioner, to ignite fire, used as a filter medium, used as an insecticide, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.