Marble actually is NOT a good stone for tombstones (also called monuments), granite is much better.
The reason marble is so abundant in older sections of cemeteries is the fact that marble is a very soft, porous stone. It was easier to carve letters and designs into marble with a hammer and chisel as opposed to granite.
When air compressors came around, pneumatic chisels came into the picture and granite became the stone of choice, due to its density and durability over time.
The inside of a "tombstone" is either natural stone (e.g. granite, marble) or concrete.
No. Marble is a Metamorphic rock.
Marble is a metamorphic rock.
Marble is a metamorphic rock.
Marble is a type of metamorphic rock, composed primarily of the mineral calcite or dolomite.
The address of the Marble Rock Public Library is: 122 S Main St, Marble Rock, 50653 0236
Igneous rock is classified as extrusive or intrusive.
a metamorphic rock
Marble is a methamorphic rock
Metamorphic rock such as marble make good building material because of it's strength and durability. It is highly desirable in that it takes a high polish.
The address of the Marble Rock Historical Society Inc is: 1955 270Th St, Marble Rock, IA 50653-9643
A marble statue is made from marble, which is a type of metamorphic rock. Therefore, a marble statue can be considered a form of rock as it is derived from natural stone.