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Soapstone and Argillite Uses


Argillite and Soapstone Uses


Uses

Architecture
  
  

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

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

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing  
Curbing, Whetstones  

Industry
  
  

Construction Industry
Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories  
Used for flooring, stair treads, borders and window sills.  

Medical Industry
Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium  
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Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture  
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture  

Other Uses
  
  

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  

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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.

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