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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  • Fusion
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    Stone NameFusion
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  • Giallo Fiorito
  • Gold-ivory, grey
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    Stone NameGiallo Fiorito
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginBrazil (Minas Gerais)
    ColorGold-ivory, grey
    Water Absorbtion0.2-0.3%
    Hardness
    Geologic Ageuppermost Proterozoic to Cambrian
    Petrographic Typeporphyritic granite
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  • Giallo Ornamental
  • Beige-ivory, light grey with black and brown spots
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    Stone NameGiallo Ornamental
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginBrazil (Espirito Santo)
    ColorBeige-ivory, light grey with black and brown spots
    Water Absorbtion(0.25-0.35%)
    Hardness
    Geologic Ageuppermost Proterozoic to Cambrian
    Petrographic Typegneiss group ? garnet gneiss
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  • Gold Macaubus
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    Stone NameGold Macaubus
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  • Luna Pearl
  • White
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    Stone NameLuna Pearl
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginItaly
    ColorWhite
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  • Macaubus Fantasy
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    Stone NameMacaubus Fantasy
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  • New Caledonia
  • Grey, brown, black
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    Stone NameNew Caledonia
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginBrazil (Espirito Santo)
    ColorGrey, brown, black
    Water Absorbtion0
    Hardness
    Geologic Ageuppermost Proterozoic to Cambrian
    Petrographic Typealkali syenite
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  • New Caledonia
  • Brown, grey, black
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    Stone NameNew Caledonia
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginCanada (Quebec)
    ColorBrown, grey, black
    Water Absorbtion0.1-0.2%
    Hardness
    Geologic AgeProterozoic
    Petrographic Typecharnockite group (granite composition)
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  • Ocean Blue
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    Stone NameOcean Blue
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  • Peacock Green
  • Green, grey, pink
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    Stone NamePeacock Green
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginChina (Shandong)
    ColorGreen, grey, pink
    Water Absorbtion0.15-0.35%
    Hardness
    Geologic AgeJurassic -Cretaceous
    Petrographic Typeprobably granite
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