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Igneous Rocks Maintenance
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175.00 N/mm2 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K Hardness
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Metamorphic Rocks Maintenance
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30.00 N/mm2 Specific Heat Capacity
0.76 kJ/Kg K Hardness
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Metamorphic Rocks Maintenance
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115.00 N/mm2 Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K Hardness
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Sedimentary Rocks Maintenance
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115.00 N/mm2 Specific Heat Capacity
0.91 kJ/Kg K Hardness
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Igneous Rocks Maintenance
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37.40 N/mm2 Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K Hardness
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95.00 N/mm2 Specific Heat Capacity
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Rocks are also considered as a part of archaeological significance. Some rocks due to their unique and distinct properties are used to build monuments. At rocks.comparenature.com, you will get a complete list of rocks which are Used for building Monuments. A monument is a structure that was mainly created to commemorate a person or an important event which has become important to people as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage. The origin of word "monument" comes from the Latin moneo, monere, which means 'to remind' or 'to warn'. The term "Monument" is often used to describe any structure that is significant and legally protected historic work.
Study of archaeological significance of rocks gives information about long past. Some of the well known monuments created in the world are Machu Picchu in Peru, Taj Mahal in India, Coliseum in Rome, Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, The Statue of Liberty in New York, The Eiffel Tower in Paris etc have become significant in the world history. There are around 97 rocks which are Used for building Monuments. Granite, Slate, Marble, Limestone, etc. are the commonly known rocks which are Used for building Monuments. Checkout the above links and get to know more about rocks which are Used for building Monuments.
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