Granite

Granite is an excellent choice for kitchen countertops

It is extremely hard, resistant to scratches and is not sensitive to acids like marble. The colors and patterns that granite offers range from neutral to absolutely breathtaking.

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  • Bianco Romano
  • White-ivory, grey with brown-red spots (and black streaks)
  • Details
    Stone NameBianco Romano
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginBrazil (Espirito Santo)
    ColorWhite-ivory, grey with brown-red spots (and black streaks)
    Water Absorbtion(0.2-0.4%)
    Hardness
    Geologic Ageuppermost Proterozoic to Cambrian
    Petrographic Typegneiss group or pegmatite
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  • Baltic Brown
  • Brown, dark grey, greenish grey
  • Details
    Stone NameBaltic Brown
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginFinland (Kymi)
    ColorBrown, dark grey, greenish grey
    Water Absorbtion0.15-0.2%
    Hardness
    Geologic AgeProterozoic
    Petrographic Typegranite
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  • Absolute Black
  • Black
  • Details
    Stone NameAbsolute Black
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginIndia
    ColorBlack
    Water Absorbtion0.05-0.15%
    Hardness
    Geologic AgeArchean - Proterozoic
    Petrographic Typegabbro group - probably dolerite
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