Picrite and Scoria Uses

Picrite

Scoria

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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

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, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, In landscaping and drainage works

Medical Industry

Antiquity Uses

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)

As a traction material on snow-covered roads, Creating Artwork, High-temperature insulation, In gas barbecue grills

Uses of Picrite and Scoria

There are many uses of Picrite and Scoria based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Picrite and Scoria 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 Scoria: as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.