Shonkinite and Rapakivi Granite Uses

Shonkinite

Rapakivi Granite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration

Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Flooring, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration, Kitchens, Stair Treads

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Office Buildings, Paving Stone, Resorts

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Not Yet Used

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

As Dimension Stone

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork

Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Curling, Laboratory bench tops, Tombstones

Uses of Shonkinite and Rapakivi Granite

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

Commercial uses of Shonkinite: cemetery markers, creating artwork.
Commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite: cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.