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Picrite and Porphyry Uses


Porphyry and Picrite Uses


Uses

Architecture
  
  

Interior Uses
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration  
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration  

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

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing  
Curbing  

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.  
Construction Aggregate  

Medical Industry
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Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture  
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture  

Other Uses
  
  

Commercial Uses
As a Feed Additive for Livestock, As armour rock for sea walls, Metallurgical Flux, Pottery, Source of Magnesia (MgO)  
Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry  

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Uses of Picrite and Porphyry

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

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