Granite is a natural crystalline ingenious rock composed mainly of feldspars and quartz with minor amounts of mica and amphibole minerals.
The
word granite comes from the Latin word granum which means grain in
reference to the coarse-grained structure of the a crystalline rock.
Granie began as a hot, 1400 degrees Fahrenheit, mass of magma or molten
rock. The magma rose upward and came to rest and solidified into
granite. The granite has been pushed upward and as a result the
granite deposits lie just beneath the earth's surface where it can be
easily quarried. Granite is widely distributed throughout the
continental crust of the Earth and it is the most common igneous rock
found at Earth's surface.
Granite
is mostly mined in India, Brazil, China and some European countries.
First, blocks of granite are removed from the rock. Next, the blocks
are cut with a gang saw or diamond wires to get a uniform slabs.
Diamonds are used to cut granite because it is the only material
strong enough to cut the tough granite.
Granite
has a capability to bear extreme temperatures. All kinds of hot
utensils and cooked foot can be kept on a granite surface and it
remains completely unaffected. Granite is extremely durable, very
heavy and it is the hardest rock on the planet, it is harder than
steel.
Granite
has a lot of good properties that includes a distinct color patterns,
durable, heat and scratch resistant. As a natural material it is
found in a variety of colors and each granite stone is different from
the next.
Granite
is extensively used in many construction projects, all types of
housing, commercial and public buildings. It is used to make
cuntertops, tiles, statues, cemetery monuments and other products.
Granite is a very popular choice for kitchen countertops because it
is cost-effective, durable, aesthetic and easily available.