Obsidian and Kimberlite Uses

Obsidian

Kimberlite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Garden Decoration

As Building Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration

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 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

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Surgery

Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Jewellery

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Creating Artwork, Mirror, Used in aquariums

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

Uses of Obsidian and Kimberlite

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

Commercial uses of Obsidian: creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.
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).