Granite is a non-permeable, hard, and very dense igneous rock with an interlocking crystalline structure. The granite site selected also had few fractures and cracks which could lead to mechanical weathering.
Yes, you can. Gneiss is quite similar to granite.
Granite was discovered in ancient times, thousands of years ago.
mate...Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD due to a build up of felsic magma within the volcano
Granite has been used as a building material for structures and monuments due to its durability and strength, such as in the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids. In ancient Rome, granite was used in public buildings and sculptures, showcasing its beauty and longevity. Granite has been used as a countertop material in modern kitchens and bathrooms, prized for its resistance to heat, scratches, and stains.
Pressure inside the earth caused the explosion aftera long build up.
they didnt build it they carved it and Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota!
It took 14 years to build Mount Rushmore.:)
they didn't "build" mount rushmore, they blew away rock from a mountain with dynamite
Federal tax money was used to carve the faces on Mt. Rushmore.
yes
The construction of Mt. Rushmore took 14 years.
Different places - Rushmore, South Dakota - Washington Monument, Washington D.C.Different costs to build - Rushmore $989,992.32 - Washington Monument $1,187,710
Carving began in 1927 and ended in 1941, so it took 14 years to carve Mount Rushmore.
Technically it is not a statue, its a relief, Or better said its a sculpture. The biggest ever created.
concrete
Nothing, Architects design, builders build!!!
Build toys?