Pumice and Evaporite Uses

Uses of Pumice and Evaporite

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

• 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.
• Commercial uses of Evaporite: used in the manufacture of ceramic powder, used in the preparation of sulfuric acid and silicon diborite.