Soapstone and Banded iron formation Uses

Soapstone

Banded iron formation

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Bathrooms, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Homes

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration

Paving Stone, 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

As Dimension Stone, 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

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)

As a touchstone, Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork

Uses of Soapstone and Banded iron formation

There are many uses of Soapstone and Banded iron formation based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Soapstone and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation: as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.