There is a realistic-looking alternative from a company called Beuta that claims to overcome many of the problems of working with real stone. If you're on the hunt for a more lightweight option ...

However, at some point the materials benefit from adjustments to make them apear more realistic. Basic example with stone image used Stone material image selected This material is called Stone and ...

Two examples of tree stone carvings from the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque ... Although "Cherry Blossoms" looks more realistic, researchers found the tree in the top-left carving had the most "tree-like ...