The versatility of wollastonite and the many benefits that it can offer suggest that as time passes and new technologies are developed and perfected many new applications for the mineral will continue to emerge. Some of the applications that are now in their infancy but which show great promise for the future include the following:

	Health Care: In recent years, wollastonite has shown very encouraging results when used as a bioactive ingredient in applications such as bone cement, ceramic joint replacement, and dental reconstruction.
	Agriculture: Wollastonite has been successfully used to help reduce acidity in crop lands.
	Environmental Management: Impressive successes have been achieved in using wollastonite to restore forests and wetlands that have been damaged by acid rain.
	Waste Management: Through its effectiveness in helping to remove phosphorous content, wollastonite has contributed to improving the management of human and animal waste.