Granites are undoubtedly the most popular stone type used in countertop applications today. It’s magmatic and felsic rocks with granular and phaneritic textures. They have predominantly white, gray, or pink colors, depending on the mineral content—igneous rocks consisting of 20% to 60% quartz and other minerals.

Granite countertops are durable against pressure and strikes. Polishable and they need minimal care. Granites’ ability to retain their colorful and shiny appearance for long years make them architectures’ favorite materials.

Granites were used to be quite tough to be fabricated and processed in the past. Today, thanks to advancing technologies, granites are fabricated relatively easily. Granites have a large spectrum of usage from building sidings to flooring, from granite kitchen countertops to granite bathroom countertops, and from elevator door frames to fireplaces.

As one of the most durable and esthetic materials, granites have varieties of colors. They are hygiene-friendly material as they can easily be clean.