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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  • Crema Bahia
  • Beige, bluish, (grey, black)
  • Details
    Stone NameCrema Bahia
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginBrazil (Bahia)
    ColorBeige, bluish, (grey, black)
    Water Absorbtion(0.15-0.2%)
    Hardness
    Geologic AgeArchean - Proterozoic
    Petrographic Typealkali granite with hornblende
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  • Giallo Ornamental
  • Beige-ivory, light grey with black and brown spots
  • Details
    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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  • Vyara
  • Beige-ivory, gold bands
  • Details
    Stone NameVyara
    Stone TypeGranite
    OriginIndia (Tamil Nadu)
    ColorBeige-ivory, gold bands
    Water Absorbtion0.15-0.25%
    Hardness
    Geologic AgeArchean - Proterozoic
    Petrographic Typegneiss group ? maybe migmatite
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