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About Granite & Marble

About Granite

Granite is an igneous stone that comes from volcanoes that are rich in silica. It is a natural surface that is simple to care for. Granite countertops, granite vanities, and granite tile are one of the most commonly used surfaces in home construction and home remodeling projects. Granite is also used throughout the world in commercial buildings such as hotels, malls and office buildings. Granite is extremely popular due to the magnificent clusters of color that it provides along with its durable hard surface. There are thousands of types of granites available and each one has its own unique pattern and color combination. Granite is ideal for interior and exterior use. For exterior use, acid rain does not affect granite.

Granite is especially popular for kitchen use due to the fact that it is resistant to almost all acids and it rarely scratches due to its hardness. When fabricated, granite can be cut to a honed or high polished luster and almost every type of edge design can be carved into the stone. Granite can also be fabricated with a honed, flamed or sand-blasted finish.

About Marble

There are many types of Marble available and each has its own unique appearance. This is because marble is a metamorphic stone that went through many changes through millions of years. There are marbles that will provide higher glosses than others as high calcite marbles and there are marbles that provide a more honed appearance such as high magnesium based marbles. The higher the calcite content, the better the shine you will get. Furthermore, high calcite marbles provide a reflection with more clarity, however high calcite marbles have a tendency to scratch more easily and they are much more sensitive to acidic liquids, soda and juices, all of which cause dull spots and glass rings.