ABOUT GRANITE

“The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong.”

-Thomas Carlyle

Granite can be defined as a coarse-grained, quartz and feldspar bearing igneous rock that is made up entirely of crystals. In the natural stone trading business world, the word “granite” is known a type of felsic intrusive igneous rock that is granular and phaneritic in texture. The crystals are inter locking in nature and are enough large that can be seen in bear eyes. It is also igneous plutonic rock medium to coarse-grained that is high in silica, potassium, sodium, and quartz, but low in calcium, iron, and magnesium. Granite is one of the most strongest, attractive, durable stone naturally produced, making it versatile and favorable to builders and home owners for various architecture and artistic application. Granite with stands a great amount of pressure and force- which means it is difficult to chip or break. Also, each piece of granite is distinct, so builders and home owners get a one-of-a-kind look.

Many other rocks like anorthosite, gneiss, granite, granodiorite, monzonite, syenite, gabbro and other are normally sold as the trade name of “granite”. As Granite can be of many colors like gray, black, pink, green etc, there is a huge option to mixing and matching for a perfect design. Granite can be used to make many other common things that we use in daily life. These includes, counter tops, floor tiles, paving stone, curbing, stair treads, building veneer, and cemetery monuments.

 

USE AS COUNTERTOPS

One of the most familiar uses of granite is in kitchen counter tops. A solid slab of granite that is used to cut to custom shape and edge finished. Increased demand for granite countertops has inspired a large number of kitchen contractors to acquire the expertise and equipment to install them. “Granite Point” is one of the best supplies of granite countertops as per quality and best price value.

USE AS BACKSPLASH

In addition to solid slab countertops, granite tiles can be used to create a colourful and durable work station in kitchen and bathrooms. It can be used to create a sink, Backsplash, and elevated counter.

USE AS PAVING STONE

Granite paving stones or ‘pavers’ can make a colourful and interesting way of paving a drive way or patio. The beauty of natural stone combined with experts craftsmanship and design can produce a unique and lasting result. In the past granite blocks were often used to pave city streets.

USE AS GRANITE TILES

Granite tiles are often used as flooring and wall panels to produce an elegant, high luster space. The stone used for these tiles would be called “gabbro” by geologists.

Granite point is the only customer friendly stock owner and supplier, where all types of ready to use granite slabs are available, in a huge variety of design and colour. As the company purchases all the products directly from various mines in the country and abroad, customers can avail products at a cost-effective rate also.

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