VOLCANIC STONES: USES AND BENEFITS

Today, volcanic stones are kept alive not only for their esthetic and constructive values; but also, in the last years they have taken their momentum for many uses and benefits ranging from disappearing menstrual pain to exterior and interior decoration of your home.

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The volcanic stones, also known as extrusive; are stones formed by cooling lava on Earth’s surface. They are used in many ways, for example; if we talk about industrial use, it can be said that in building the most used are: the board, sandstones, conglomerates and aggregates. There are also calcareous clays for cement manufacturing, limestone and the flint.

On the other hand there is pumice stone, you have surely heard of it; you might have even given use to it. This volcanic stone is commonly used in personal hygiene and medicine to scrape or remove calluses; many people also have it in the kitchen for sharpening knives.

In the same way, volcanic stones like marble are found; which by the way is one of the most valuable rocks since antiquity for its property of being completely or partially polished. With it you can make sculptures, cover buildings, decorate houses, among many other things.

There is also granite, basalt and limestone; which are given ornamental uses. Basalt in its hand is used in the latest trends in relaxation techniques through massage, it is a fabulous ally in the beauty of the skin; it rejuvenates, illuminates and oxygenates the skin. It is a therapy that arose about five thousand years ago and persists for its multiple benefits such as menstrual cramps, back pain, combats stress, insomnia and helps eliminate toxins from the body.

Also, this volcanic stone is known as pozzolan; excellent for a wide variety of applications. Lava stones symbolize the current preference among designers and sculptors of waterfalls, they are manipulated for natural art sculptures. In addition, for its porous high quality; pozzolan is used as native soil for gardens and outdoor sports facilities such as football stadiums.

Another of their magical uses, is that their absorbent property; are a truly effective natural filter for liquids, it’s ideal to have a pozzolan stone in home for water purification. And if you have aquariums, this stone is perfect because it works as an area of ​​refugee and interest for fish, its cracks and crevices become great attractions for tanks.

In conclusion, the volcanic stones provide multiple uses; even medicinal. It only remains on your side to take advantage of them and give them a good use, in fact, of these stones, specifically the one called kimberlite; gold, silver, diamonds and platinum are extracted for the production of precious metals.