Soapstone and Porphyry Uses

Uses of Soapstone and Porphyry

There are many uses of Soapstone and Porphyry based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Soapstone and Porphyry 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 Porphyry: creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.