Picrite and Greywacke Uses

Uses of Picrite and Greywacke

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

• Commercial uses of Picrite: as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).
• Commercial uses of Greywacke: as armour rock for sea walls, petroleum reservoirs, sea defence, tombstones.