Sandstone and Limestone Uses

Uses of Sandstone and Limestone

There are many uses of Sandstone and Limestone based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Sandstone and Limestone 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 Limestone: animal feed filler, as a feed additive for livestock, paper industry, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, used in aquariums, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.