Sandstone and Banded iron formation Uses

Sandstone

Banded iron formation

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Homes

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Office Buildings

Paving Stone, Office Buildings

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Curbing, Whetstones

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Production of Glass and Ceramics, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar

As Dimension Stone, Used for flooring, stair treads, borders and window sills.

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

An Oil and Gas Reservoir, In aquifers, Petroleum reservoirs, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO), Tombstones, Used in aquariums

As a touchstone, Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork

Uses of Sandstone and Banded iron formation

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

Commercial uses of Sandstone: an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.
Commercial uses of Banded iron formation: as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.