Porphyry and Picrite Uses

Porphyry

Picrite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

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

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Construction Aggregate

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.

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry

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.

Commercial uses of Porphyry: creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.
Commercial uses of Picrite: as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).