Pumice and Soapstone Uses

Uses of Pumice and Soapstone

There are many uses of Pumice and Soapstone based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Pumice and Soapstone 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 Soapstone: cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).