Shale and Skarn Uses

Shale

Skarn

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Office Buildings

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, 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, Making natural cement, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar

As a Flux in the Production of Steel and Pig Iron, As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, As Dimension Stone, Gold and Silver production, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

Not Applicable

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Sculpture

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Creating Artwork, Pottery

Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry, Metallurgical Flux, Source of Magnesia (MgO)

Uses of Shale and Skarn

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

Commercial uses of Shale: creating artwork, pottery.
Commercial uses of Skarn: creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).