Granite

Here’s one rock that’s often taken for granite. Well, actually, it IS granite. Super tough and durable, this igneous rock has been one of our favorite building rocks throughout all of human history for a reason. From everyday kitchen counters to our most iconic buildings, things made from granite are built to last. Mother nature clearly agrees, having used it to form many of our most iconic mountain ranges. It’s no surprise that humans, too, choose granite when building precious monuments that we hope will last forever, like Machu Picchu in Peru and Mount Rushmore in the United States. Clearly, this is a rock that endures. If it’s popping up for you, it’s a good sign that whatever you’re working on right now is going to last as well.