Soapstone and Obsidian Uses

Soapstone

Obsidian

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Bathrooms, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration

Garden Decoration

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Not Yet Used

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

Arrowheads, Cutting Tool, Knives, Scrapers, Spear Points

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium

Surgery

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts, Jewellery

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)

Creating Artwork, Mirror, Used in aquariums

Uses of Soapstone and Obsidian

There are many uses of Soapstone and Obsidian based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Soapstone and Obsidian 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 Obsidian: creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.