Granite Stone, Specifications and Applications
Granite is a colorful igneous rock with its colored beads and their size is so large that they can be seen with the naked eye. These seeds cause a variety in colors of granite stones. Granite is caused by the slow crystallization process of magmatic matter (melting earth) under the surface of the earth. Minerals forming granite are quartz, feldspar, smaller amounts of mica,… combining together form the different colors of granite stones, and thus granites in red, yellow, black, pink, gray, white with black beads and … are available in the market. Granite is the best known igneous rock, and among the rocks, only natural gems of diamond, ruby and sapphire are more difficult than granite. Many people know the granite stone , because it is the most accessible sandstone found on the surface of the earth, it is also used to make many objects you encounter every day, like a kitchen counter, flooring, paving and stone tables, staircase, facade of buildings, monuments and historic buildings. So, given the color variation and the remarkable properties of granite stone, when you want immortality, beauty and a sense of admirable color and texture in design, along with getting rid of deterioration and not having to have periodic maintenance for your building flooring, granite stone is your first selection! Granite is somewhat a warm stone, resistant to scratches and smudge, and has been used extensively in the entrances of the commercial, educational buildings and monuments. Also, it is unique for areas with potential for exposure to fire, stairs, road tables and riding paths, balconies and paving floors, public spaces, markets and fields. On the other hand, granite is a permanent choice for the Kitchen (cabinet and counter) due to its unique colors and patterns and would provide high durability and stability.
Granite is the most difficult material for kitchen cabinets, and it has quartz minerals, feldspar and mica in its texture, which can be seen in a scattered and beautifully colored image in different sections of the stone. Granite Stone has become a great option not just because of its beauty, but also for its durability, persistence and easy cleaning.
Granite is found in many different colors and its mines are located in countries like America, Canada, Brazil, China, Africa, Norway, India, Argentina, Portugal, Italy, Finland, Russia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and also exists abundantly in Iran.The granite used for the interior parts is generally polished and has a glossy finish, and an unquiet appearance. But nowadays, with a different approach, many stone factories are producing granite stones with matte and flammable surfaces suitable for indoor spaces.
Benefits of Granite Stone
As mentioned above, the granite benefits are listed below:
– A wide variety of colors in granite stones
– High hardness makes it the most resistant building stone.
– Resistance to staining and scratches
– Availability in wide dimensions and sizes from tile to slab and in different thicknesses from 2 centimeters to over 20 centimeters
– There is almost any possibility of polishing the granite and it is possible to produce a variety of granite surfaces.
– Ability to run in any space with any Construction application
Granite stones used in Exterior parts can be available in polishing, shiny, matte, tempered in the fire,hatchet surface, cracked, or textured.