South Granite

Granite is an igneous rock formed by liquid magma from inside the earth forcing itself between existing layers of rock and eventually cools down to a solid state. The main trace elements of magma are quartz, feldspar and mica. During this slow cooling process, elements of adjacent rocks are incorporated. Because it’s created under pressure and cools slowly, it is one of the hardest rocks found on earth. It is one of the most used stone since ages. Granite acts as a preferable choice due to its excellent properties as Heat Resistance, Scratch Free surface, Hardness, Low absorption and many such. Due to its excellent resistance to nature it is used extensively indoor and outdoor landscaping purposes.

The grain in granite is also called “movement” and it is a result of the ever changing swirling of molten rock and the pressure exerted under the earth’s surface. Other minerals within granite (such as pyrite, zircon and garnet) can affect the color and grain. Each piece of granite is different because of the combination of elements and this is why consumers love the ability to have a unique display of nature’s work in their homes.

Large blocks are extracted from the earth at quarries where veins of granite have been discovered. Some of the more common locations are North America, Africa, Norway, and India. The blocks are cut into slabs using Gang Saws / Wire saws coated with abrasives such as diamond and sand, these slabs are then polished / flamed after being cut into required thickness. then shipped.

There are plenty of benefits that one may want to use granite as a material when building their new home or even remodeling their current one. First, granite is considered to be a versatile stone, which means that it can be produced and finished in many different polishes, looks, and feels. Second, granite is very scratch-resistant, which is perhaps one of the other reasons that people choose Granite for their counter tops.

The normal use of knives will not scratch the surface and hot cookware can be placed directly on granite without dulling the finish. Granite will not chip unless you decide to use a sledgehammer. Granite must be sealed with a water-based sealant in order to prevent oil and water patches from staining. This should be done every six months or a year for high usage areas and every two years for other areas.

For every day wiping, use a cloth and water. A quick rubbing with a dry towel will remove the water marks and bring back a quick shine. To maintain the glossy finish, use a non-abrasive cleaner such as glass cleaner.