We all know that granite is a popular choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and fireplaces; and for good reason. Granite is gorgeous, easy to care for, and at Suburban Marble & Granite, one-of-a-kind.
However, granite has some other incredible properties that are less well known. That’s why we’re devoting this month’s blog to some of the more unique qualities of granite stone, so whether you ultimately decide to go with granite, marble, or quartz countertops for your Bucks County home, you’ll have good reason to keep granite in mind.
Granite is one of the hardest substances in the world.
In fact, among all the world’s natural resources, granite is second only to diamonds in hardness, making it extremely durable and long-lasting. Indeed, there are ancient works of granite architecture that have been standing for thousands of years.
The incredible hardness of granite makes it superb for countertops, tiles, and fireplaces. This is all the more true when it comes to counters built outdoors. It is becoming increasingly popular for families to build outdoor kitchens and bars, and granite stone is an excellent building material for such projects because of its ability to be almost invincible to the elements.
Granite varies tremendously in color.
Granite comes in colors ranging from black and gray to gold, pink, green, and deep red. Granite stone’s color diversity originates in the way it’s formed. Granite is an igneous rock, meaning that it is formed from cooled magma, and granite itself is a fusion of many different minerals and crystals such as quartz, potassium feldspar, and biotite. The subterranean magma from which granite originates can vary considerably in its mineral proportions, and the exact proportions produce widely different colors.
The array of colors in which granite comes adds to its value as a material in kitchens and bathrooms, as it allows consumers to select the color and pattern that best suits their tastes.
Questions about our granite, marble, and quartz selections, or about the cost of quartz countertops in Montgomery County? Contact Suburban Marble & Granite today by giving us a call at 215-309-8738.
