What types of rocks are used in making monuments?

The ever-recognizable Washington Monument is a granite obelisk. Granite is a common igneous rock found throughout the earth. It is composed mainly of feldspar and quartz with smaller amounts of additional minerals. read more

Maximum monuments in India are made by sedimentary rocks.Sand stone and marble are also sedimentary rocks.Ancient time marble whitish yellow imports from Italy.Most famous artistic sculpture work on marble rocks found in Mount Abu .Konark,khajuraho,sanchi,pandawa mahal are made of sand stones. read more

It depends on the location, era when constructed and other factors related to budget, technology and artistic temperament, but statuary and monuments I’ve seen have used granite; sandstone; limestone; marble. I’ve also seen quartz and other minerals used in accents or detail in monuments built from other materials. read more

Granite is a common igneous rock found throughout the earth. It is composed mainly of feldspar and quartz with smaller amounts of additional minerals. Granite is used because it resists weathering and abrasion; it bears significant weight and can be polished to a shine. read more