Granite

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Granite is a completely natural product formed by geological processes over millions of years. The term "granite" is used by the stone industry to describe a variety of very hard stones. Technically, some material classified as granite by the stone industry is not considered granite by the geological world. For example, sedimentary stone such as Kashmir White is not granite even though the stone industry classifies it as one. This is the case since sedimentary stones and granites have similar hardness levels and are formed by geological process. Where as marble and limestone for instance, are comprised of dead organic matters that has been compressed and crystallized over millions of years.

The high level of durability in granite is determined by its hardness. The hardness of granite lies between six and eight with diamond being ten. Marble, for comparison, has a hardness of between two and three.

Due to its natural origins, granite is subject to a range of variation in texture, color, and crystal structure. No two pieces are exactly the same. Book matched slabs, or slabs cut consecutively from the same block, will have differences but the coloration and texture will be consistent. Slabs may differ from samples with variations in inclusions, and approved by the customer. In general, the variation and uniqueness of granite is looked upon as one of its many desirable characteristics. This should be emphasized and the customer must realize they are getting a unique material.

Granite is quarried around the world. Extracted in the form of 20-ton blocks. It is cut and polished into slabs, which are in turn dimensionally cut for countertops. The high gloss polish is accomplished by using large polishing machines. The size of an average finished slab is 8 ½’ – 91/2’ x 4 ½’ – 5 ½’ feet. Granite can withstand heat and its hardness provides it with a high level of scratch resistance. The hardness of granite requires the use of diamond impregnated, high - speed tooling cooled by water. Its unforgiving nature requires the skill of an experienced craftsmen, and sufficient time to create a high quality finish.

Granite is a very high end product and is usually the main attraction of a home or business space. It is not indestructible and requires some care and maintenance.

Links worth looking at:

• The Africa Range Granite: www.africarange.com

All the Available Granites
The following granites are considered "World Class". The natural deposits from which they come are immense and well developed. In addition, these stones cover a wide spectrum of color and are known for their consistency of quality, coloration, and texture.

Color Group 1

1. Absolute Black from INDIA
2. Black Pearl from INDIA
3. Coffee Pearl from INDIA
4. Giallo Napoleon from BRAZIL
5. Giallo Ornamental from INDIA
6. Harvest Brown from INDIA
7. Indian Tropical Brown from INDIA
8. Juparana Nathalie from BRAZIL
9. Kashmir White from INDIA
10. Madurai Gold from INDIA
11. Marron Castor from BRAZIL
12. New Venetian Gold from BRAZIL
13. Saphire Brown from INDIA
14. Sierra Brown from BRAZIL
15. Silver Pearl from INDIA
16. St. Cecelia Classico from BRAZIL
17. Tan Brown from INDIA
18. Topazio Imperial from BRAZIL
19. Tropical Brown from SAUDI ARABIA
20. Verdi Peacock from BRAZIL
21. Vyara Gold from INDIA

Color Group 2

1. Absolute Black Leather from INDIA
2. Black Galaxy from INDIA
3. Blue Pearl from NORWAY
4. Blues In The Night from NAMIBIA
5. Bordeaux from BRAZIL
6. CafŽ Da Amazonia from BRAZIL
7. Delicates Brown from BRAZIL
8. Desert Brown from INDIA
9. Emerald Pearl from NORWAY
10. Giallo Vicenza from BRAZIL
11. Gold Black from BRAZIL
12. Imperial Brown from BRAZIL
13. Imperial CafŽ from BRAZIL
14. Key West Gold from BRAZIL
15. New Caledonia from BRAZIL
16. Seaweed Green from INDIA
17. Star Beach from BRAZIL
18. Ubatuba from BRAZIL
19. White Beaches from BRAZIL

Exotic Group

1. Bianco Antico from BRAZIL
2. Black Dream from BRAZIL
3. Canella from BRAZIL
4. Delicates from BRAZIL
5. Golden Mariachi from BRAZIL
6. Golden Exotic from BRAZIL
7. Iberian White Extra from BRAZIL
8. Iberian Mombasa from BRAZIL
9. Ibris Cream Bordeaux from BRAZIL
10. Labrador white from BRAZIL
11. Solarius from BRAZIL
12. Typhoon Bordeaux from BRAZIL
13. Tigerish from BRAZIL

Premium Group

1. Africa Fantasy from AFRICA
2. African Tapestry from AFRICA
3. Antique Brown from ANGOLA
4. Cambridge White from AFRICA
5. Juparana Lorean from AFRICA
6. Juparana Tier from AFRICA
7. Juparana Tier Bordeaux from AFRICA
8. Juparana Tier With Red from AFRICA
9. Juparana Tier Ivory from AFRICA
10. Labrador Antique from BRAZIL
11. Nebson Gold Dark from AFRICA
12. Nebson Gold Medium from AFRICA
13. Nebson Gold Light from AFRICA
14. Niagara Gold from AFRICA
15. Sage Brush from AFRICA
16. Saturna from BRAZIL