Rhyolite was mined in the past using various methods including open-pit mining and underground mining. In open-pit mining, the rock was extracted by removing the overlying material to expose the rhyolite deposit. Once the deposit was exposed, it was drilled and blasted, and the broken rock was transported to the surface for processing. In underground mining, tunnels were dug into the deposit and the rhyolite was extracted using drills, explosives, and other equipment. The extracted rock was then transported to the surface for processing. Today, rhyolite is mainly mined for its decorative uses in the construction industry.