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Picrite and Anthracite Uses


Anthracite and Picrite Uses


Uses

Architecture
  
  

Interior Uses
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration  
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Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone  
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Other Architectural Uses
Curbing  
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Industry
  
  

Construction Industry
As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories, Roadstone, Used for flooring, stair treads, borders and window sills.  
Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Steel Production  

Medical Industry
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In Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Manufacture of Aspirins  

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture  
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Other Uses
  
  

Commercial Uses
As a Feed Additive for Livestock, As armour rock for sea walls, Metallurgical Flux, Pottery, Source of Magnesia (MgO)  
Alumina Refineries, Electricity Generation, Liquid Fuel, Manufacture of Soap, Solvents, Dyes, Plastics and Fibres, Paper Industry  

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Uses of Picrite and Anthracite

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

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