Granite

Granite is a common type of igneous rock that is granular in texture. Granites can be predominantly white, pink, or gray in color, depending on their mineralogy. Granite has been extensively used as a dimension stone and as flooring tiles in public and commercial buildings and monuments. Polished granite is also a popular choice for kitchen countertops due to its high durability and aesthetic qualities.… More

Granite is a common type of igneous rock that is granular in texture. Granites can be predominantly white, pink, or gray in color, depending on their mineralogy. Granite has been extensively used as a dimension stone and as flooring tiles in public and commercial buildings and monuments. Polished granite is also a popular choice for kitchen countertops due to its high durability and aesthetic qualities. In building and for countertops, the term "granite" is often applied to all igneous rocks with large crystals, and not specifically to those with a granitic composition. Less