What kind of rock is used for statues?

Marble and granite can be used to carve statues, you can choose according to different carving styles and placement environment.

Marble is generally better, one of the world's most famous sculpture, Michelangelo's "David", the use of marble, completed in 1504 more than 500 years ago.

Granite is hard and difficult to make detailed carvings, but it is suitable for a long time to be placed outside in the open air.