Porphyry and Picrite Uses

Porphyry

Picrite

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Uses

Interior Uses

Exterior Uses

Other Architectural Uses

Construction Industry

Medical Industry

Antiquity Uses

Commercial Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

Curbing

Construction Aggregate

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

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

Curbing

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.

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

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

Uses of Porphyry and Picrite

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

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