Granite
Granite has come to be defined by the qualities of ruggedness and hardness, terms that it justly deserves. Visually, it lacks the fine grain of marble, instead the oaty, coarse mosaic grains that are typical of granite give an insight into its ingredients and its structure; it is made of up of mica (the shiny bits), feldspar and quartz. Granite is an igneous rock, a family of rocks made through the solidification of molten magma or lava cooled slowly under great pressure.
Granite comes in many forms and these are characterized by colour variations. As a material, it is distinguishable by its hardness, durability and ability to weather well, even when compared with other stones, such as marble. For example, as a building material, it can ...
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