Taconite and Soapstone Uses

Taconite

Soapstone

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1 Uses

1.1 Architecture

1.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration

Bathrooms, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

1.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration

1.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

1.2 Industry

1.2.1 Construction Industry

As Dimension Stone, Used for flooring, stair treads, borders and window sills.

Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

1.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium

1.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts

Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture

1.4 Other Uses

1.4.1 Commercial Uses

As a touchstone, Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork

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

Uses of Taconite and Soapstone

There are many uses of Taconite and Soapstone based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Taconite and Soapstone and their uses in industries and architecture in the upcoming sections.

Commercial uses of Taconite: as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.
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).