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If you were to walk through an old section of a cemetery you would find many granite grave markers that have deteriorated some beyond readability. Why has this deterioration occured?
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Natural wind and water erosion.
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Which material is preferable for use as a cemetery marker - sarsen or granite?
granite
What properties does granite have that make useful?
Granite is the most durable natural material that is available in substantial quantity. It is more resistant to deterioration from weather and from chemicals than any other plentiful material. Those huge towers supporting the Brooklyn Bridge? Granite. Cobblestones? Granite.
Where can one find a granite memorial stone?
You can find a granite memorial stone at a cemetery or some stone engraving companies. They are very commonly used and have a bit more gloss than other types of stone.
What can granite be used for in the houses?
Granite is used extensively in Europe as a durable work-surface. Bathroom and kitchen fitters use granite as a high-end alternative to compressed, laminated chipboard worktops. It resists heat damage, stains and scratches.
What type of rock is the El Capitan Rock?
Granite
Can marble slabs warp?
have not seen it happen in the thousand year old European buildings, but there is a variety of marble available. Granite on the other hand lasts very well exposed to all elements (headstones in cemetery for instance)
Who designed the Gettysburg cemetery?
The National Cemetery at Gettysburg was designed by the landscape architect William Saunders. *The first monument of any type to be placed at Gettysburg was the Soldiers National Monument in the National Cemetery. It was designed by the Batterson-Canfield Company and sculpted by Randolph Rogers. The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1865, and the full monument dedicated on July 1, 1869. The white Westerly granite pedestal supports a shaft and marble statue entitled "Genius of Liberty."
What is the epitaph of Joseph Stalin?
"Death is the solution to all problems. No man- no problem."
When a granite intrudes into a layer of limestone which is younger granite or limestone?
granite
What will scratch granite counter tops?
Granite does not scratch easily. You can scratch granite with other granite or a tool designed to cut granite but that is about it. Cutting directly on your granite is not recommended as it can dull your knife but it should not create scratches in the stone.
Who is older granite or limestone?
granite
Is granite a suspension?
No. Granite is solid.
