It breaks down the composition of the stone and puts holes in it. Many ancient structures are falling apart because of acid rain. One of the biggest is the Pantheon in Athens. Athens is one of the most polluted cities and the smog and acid rain are speeding up the destruction of the stone.
A sculpture of hard granite would fair better than one of soft limestone, especially if affected by acid rain. (Acid rain is rain polluted by industrial pollution, and turned into a mild acid.) If acid rain is not involved, then most rock types would survive for many centuries. Though, as the climate is wet, being covered in moss is very likely.
Yes, it eats into stone. Ancient monuments are getting destroyed by acid rain and smog. The Pantheon is a perfect example.
Even a weak acid such as vinegar, added to limestone, will produce carbon Dioxide.
hydrocyanic acid
acid rain has the unsettling ability to erase and obliterate stone and metal.
No, but phosphoric acid may help a kidney stone form.
A sculpture of hard granite would fair better than one of soft limestone, especially if affected by acid rain. (Acid rain is rain polluted by industrial pollution, and turned into a mild acid.) If acid rain is not involved, then most rock types would survive for many centuries. Though, as the climate is wet, being covered in moss is very likely.
Acid and chemicals are best stone product.
Acid rain can dissolve stones.
It wears the structure down to nothing. Particularly those made of limestone.
Acid rain can damage rock or stone by dissolving the minerals that hold the rock or stone together, leading to erosion and weakening of the material. Over time, the surface of the rock or stone can become pitted and rough due to the chemical reactions with the acid in the rain.
In ancient times the strongest acid known was vinegar.