+**Natural stone** refers to rock extracted from the Earth, shaped by [geological](/wiki/geology) forces over millennia. Cherished for its inherent beauty and enduring strength, it has served as a primary [building material](/wiki/building_material) and artistic medium throughout human history.
+## See also
+- [Quarry](/wiki/quarry)
+- [Granite](/wiki/granite)
+- [Marble](/wiki/marble)
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