Granite bits and sandblasting over a rubber stencil. Leaving the letters, numbers, and emblems exposed on the stone, the blaster can create virtually any kind of artwork or epitaph. The stone known as "black granite" is usually gabbro, which has a completely different chemical composition. Granite has been extensively used as a dimension stone and as flooring tiles in public and commercial buildings and monuments. Aberdeen in Scotland, which is constructed principally from local granite, is known as "The Granite City". Because of its abundance in New England, granite was commonly used to build foundations for homes there. The Granite Railway,
Granite City Roller Girls World Cup in Dallas, Texas. In June 2015, Granite City’s ‘B' team was formed, The Fight Hawks. On 12 September 2015 they went on to play their debut at the Jack Kane Sports Centre, claiming a well hard fought win against Lothian Derby Dolls. Final score 157 – 147. GCRD received a fresh new revamp and a name change to "Granite City Roller Derby", in November 2015 GCRD's Northern Fights took part in the 2016 British Roller Derby Championships and placed 1st in Tier 4 North. GCRD's Northern Fights took part in the 2017 British Roller Derby Championships and placed