How granite was formed

GRANITE is an igneous rock that is formed by volcanic action or intense heat, which liquefies the rock deep in the earth and then solidifies upon cooling. Granite, the most common igneous rock, is millions of years old and has a crystalline, granular structure, with a range of colors and consisting mostly of quartz and feldspars, accompanied by one or more dark minerals such as mica. The color of igneous rock depends mainly on the color of the prevailing feldspars. The granite offered for residential and commercial applications comes from open pit quarries found all over the world. There is a large assortment of granites available to suit specific tastes or design applications, ranging from consistent grain structures and colors to multicolored stones with veins or movement resulting from the uneven distribution of minerals. “Consistency”, when applied to natural stone, is a term of relative value that needs to be understood in the context of the origins and composition of the product. Because of the way granite was formed millions of years ago, it is synonymous with quality, strength, permanence, solidity and hardness. These characteristics make it an ideal choice for a kitchen countertop surface.