Quarrels with quarrying?

Marble production is significant, with the market valued at approximately USD 64.67 billion in 2022 and expected to grow due to its extensive use in construction and design.

In contrast, onyx is much rarer, with smaller-scale operations; for instance, Pakistan produces about 70,748 tons annually.

Shale, primarily quarried for shale gas and oil production, is extracted in enormous quantities, with the U.S. alone producing 7.8 trillion cubic feet of shale gas in 2020.