Igneous Rocks: Uses and Applications

Obsidian = Decorative items and jewelry Granite = Construction and building blocks Pumice = Exfoliating personal care products Gabbro = Crushed stone for road base

Conglomerate = Construction as crushed stone Shale = Manufacturing of bricks and fracking Sandstone = Glass manufacturing and construction Breccia = Ornamental stone and construction

Obsidian = Sharp edges when fractured Gabbro = Durability and strength Basalt = Common use as crushed stone Gneiss = Unique banding caused by high-grade metamorphism

<p>Granite = Countertops, flooring, and building blocks Gabbro = Crushed stone for road base and rail track ballast Basalt = Crushed stone for road base and rail track ballast Siltstone = Building stone applications and decorative aggregates</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pumice = Lightweight and abrasive texture Obsidian = Sharp edges when fractured Gneiss = Banded texture caused by high-grade metamorphism Breccia = Ornamental stone with unique pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shale = Manufacturing of bricks and oil extraction Sandstone = Glass manufacturing Gabbro = Construction and crushed stone Basalt = Production of fibers for composite materials</p> Signup and view all the answers