Picrite and Pumice Uses

Picrite

Pumice

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

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

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Curbing, Powder

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.

As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, In landscaping and horticulture, Making natural cement, Production of lightweight concrete blocks

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

As an abrasive in skin exfoliating products, In Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Medicines and Cosmetics

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts

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)

As a traction material on snow-covered roads, As an abrasive in pencil erasers, Fine abrasive used for polishing, Manufacture of Soap, Solvents, Dyes, Plastics and Fibres, Used in aquariums

Uses of Picrite and Pumice

There are many uses of Picrite and Pumice based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Picrite and Pumice 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 Pumice: as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums.