Soapstone and Argillite Uses

Soapstone

Argillite

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Bathrooms, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration

As Building Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Curbing, Whetstones

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

Used for flooring, stair treads, borders and window sills.

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium

Not Yet Used

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry, Manufacture of Soap, Solvents, Dyes, Plastics and Fibres, Production of Lime, Source of Magnesia (MgO)

Fire resistant, Used to manufracture paperweights and bookends

Uses of Soapstone and Argillite

There are many uses of Soapstone and Argillite based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Soapstone and Argillite 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 Argillite: fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends.