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A History of Granite
Granite is a stone formed from fire and consists of
quartz, feldspar and mica. This stone was once a molten
flowing mass much like lava, and as it cooled down it
became very dense and hard. In fact, granite is second
only to diamonds in its hardness. Because it is resistant
to blistering, scratching, cracking and scorching, granite
is the number one choice in natural stone for kitchen,
bath, and commercial countertops. Polished granite,
with its high gloss, reflects light beautifully, adding
elegance to any room or space. The high gloss finish
will never wear off. Granite is easy to clean with just
warm water and soft cloth. |
| Granites are quarried throughout the
world in the form of huge blocks and then reduced into
slabs. These slabs are then carefully crafted and fabricated
by a specialist to the form you desire. Granites have
different patterns or veining. Many stones rarely change
in their tight quartz-like appearance, while others
have veins that swirl and change irregularly. Small
samples cannot give a good overall picture of a high-movement
stone, it is wise to see the slab prior to the selection
or fabrication. For many, the unique pattern is intriguing
and adds to the beauty of the stone. |
Slabs await shipping at a
Brazilian
granite quarry.
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An Italian granite quarry.
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Granites come from all over the world: India, Egypt,
Spain, Brazil, Norway and Africa to name a few. Canada
and the United States also produce some very lovely
granite as well. Where the stone originates has a high
impact on the cost of the stone because of transportation
and labor.
Red granites and blue granites tend to be priced
a bit higher than the other colors because they are
more rare
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