Quartzite and Porphyry Uses

Uses of Quartzite and Porphyry

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

• Commercial uses of Quartzite: an oil and gas reservoir, as armour rock for sea walls, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, in aquifers, laboratory bench tops, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.
• Commercial uses of Porphyry: creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.