Soapstone and Appinite Uses

Uses of Soapstone and Appinite

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

• Commercial uses of Soapstone: cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).
• Commercial uses of Appinite: an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner.