First of all, granite is the best tombstone. Granite has high density, strong weather resistance, high toughness and high surface hardness, which can resist weathering and erosion for a long time and keep the original appearance of tombstone carving. Among them, black granite and red granite are the most ideal, with rich colors and elegant texture.
Secondly, marble is also a good choice. Marble has good fire resistance, is not easy to get sick, is beautiful and generous, and is deeply loved by customers. However, the hardness and weatherability of marble are relatively poor, and it is easy to be weathered and discolored, and the carved patterns are difficult to be clearly preserved, and the service life is slightly shorter. Thirdly, the bluestone tombstone has a long history and is simple and elegant. Bluestone has high density, hardness above seven degrees, stable performance, excellent bearing capacity and weather resistance, and can preserve the original appearance of tombstone for a long time. However, the quality of bluestone is rough, the carving effect is slightly poor, and the requirements for carving are higher, and the resources of bluestone are decreasing day by day and the price is expensive.
In addition, artificial stones such as terrazzo are also suitable as headstones. However, the overall performance of artificial stone is slightly lower than that of natural rock, especially the weather resistance and toughness are not as good as granite and marble, and the carving effect is relatively poor and the price is not cheap.
To sum up, granite and marble are the best stone materials for making tombstones. Granite has excellent performance but high price, while marble has good aesthetic feeling but poor hardness and weather resistance. According to personal preference and budget, choosing black granite, red granite or white marble will certainly make a beautiful and immortal tombstone, which will accompany and miss the soul of the deceased for a long time.