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Granite is an igneous
rock. Granite is much harder and durable than marble. It is
the earth's oldest building material, practically as old as
the earth itself. The molten core of the Earth, called Magma,
continues cooling over a period of time and regular seismic
activity forces veins of this solidified magma to the surface.
This solidification under extreme pressure makes this igneous
rock hard and dense.
Many varieties of granite exist, but they differ in color,
texture and crystalline structure, resulting in different
stones having different properties. Granites have three essential
minerals in common — Feldspar, Quartz and Mica, which
are present in different proportions, giving each Granite
its own color, texture and structural characteristics. Many
other minerals also are present, including garnet, corundum,
magnetite, hematite, pyrite, hornblende, zircon, etc., all
of which add to the unique coloration and texture of each
granite deposit. Different deposits have different colors
and each stone differs from the next.
Granite Countertops
and Other Horizontal Surfaces
Made with 3 cm (1 1/4") thick granite
slabs available in more than 40 colors (many more colors,
materials and thicknesses are available upon request).
Sink and Lavatory
options include cutouts for drop-in or undermount cast iron,
stainless steel and solid surface sinks or lavatories. Make
and model numbers must be specified on purchase order and
item(s) must be on site at time of template.
Cutouts for secondary sinks and cooktops
must be specified at time of order and item(s) must be on
site at time of template.
Edge treatments are available in various
profiles. (See Edge Styles
page for options.)
Backsplash is offered in varying heights
and is set-on with silicone sealant.
Templating should not be scheduled until
sink and faucet are on site.
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