Picrite and Obsidian Uses

Picrite

Obsidian

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

Garden Decoration

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Not Yet Used

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 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.

Arrowheads, Cutting Tool, Knives, Scrapers, Spear Points

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

Surgery

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts, Jewellery

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

As a Feed Additive for Livestock, As armour rock for sea walls, Metallurgical Flux, Pottery, Source of Magnesia (MgO)

Creating Artwork, Mirror, Used in aquariums

Uses of Picrite and Obsidian

There are many uses of Picrite and Obsidian based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Picrite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian: creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.