Vermont granite is exported to many states and countries for use as building stone and is prominent in the Vermont State Capitol. Marble, a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral calcite, can generally be found in southwestern Vermont. The marble quarry in Danby is the world's largest underground quarry, covering twenty acres. Vermont marble ranges in color from pure white to black. It has been used in building Radio City Music Hall, the National Art Gallery, the Jefferson Memorial and the Vermont State Capitol.
Slate is a metamorphic rock found in southwestern Vermont.
It is formed by the compaction and heating of clay, silt or mud. Vermont slate varies in color from red, green, black and purple. Because it splits into thin slabs, slate is used for roofing shingles, sidewalks and floor tiles.