Pumice and Obsidian Uses

Pumice

Obsidian

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

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

Garden Decoration

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing, Powder

Not Yet Used

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

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

Arrowheads, Cutting Tool, Knives, Scrapers, Spear Points

1.2.2 Medical Industry

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

Surgery

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts

Artifacts, Jewellery

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

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

Creating Artwork, Mirror, Used in aquariums

Uses of Pumice and Obsidian

There are many uses of Pumice and Obsidian based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Pumice and Obsidian 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 Obsidian: creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.