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Shoshonite and Basanite  Uses


Basanite  and Shoshonite Uses


Uses

Architecture
  
  

Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration  
Decorative Aggregates, Homes  

Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone  
As Building Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings  

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing  
Whetstones  

Industry
  
  

Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cobblestones, Rail Track Ballast, Roadstone  
Arrowheads, Construction Aggregate, Cutting Tool, Spear Points  

Medical Industry
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Antiquity Uses
Sculpture  
Artifacts, Monuments  

Other Uses
  
  

Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork  
As a touchstone, Creating Artwork, Gemstone, In fire-starting tools, Manufacture of tools, Metallurgical Flux, Jewelry, To ignite fire, Used in flintlock firearms  

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Uses of Shoshonite and Basanite 

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

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