Sandstone and Porphyry Uses

Sandstone

Porphyry

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Office Buildings

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

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

Construction Aggregate

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

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

Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry

Uses of Sandstone and Porphyry

There are many uses of Sandstone and Porphyry based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Sandstone and Porphyry 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 Porphyry: creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.