Granite is formed from the cooling of magma masses left over from the Precambrian period. Granite is a symbol of hardness, strength, and durability. The index mineral is feldspar, quartz, mica, and other minerals. Granite has a uniform texture in appearance and is mostly found in gray, red, pink, green, and black. Granite has very low porosity and shows good resistance to heat and acids, this feature makes it less needy maintenance.
Granite has high abrasion resistance and therefore has a good polish and luster. It lasts a long time in busy places. This stone shows unique resistance to abrasion and climate change.
Granite rocks are characterized by high compressive strength, abrasion resistance, and low water absorption. Most use it as
  the flooring of commercial and office complexes, interior decoration, exterior stone face, parking paving, and paving of yards and sidewalks
Its application as the countertop is a value-added usage of this unique stone,  durability and nearly indestructible characteristics of granite caused designers to look at this as one of the best options for their projects.

Unique properties of granite stone

This stone is extremely hard and durable, which is why it has become so popular for construction materials. This stone has a high scratch and breaking resistance. It can bear a lot of weight, which makes it a basic material for buildings facades, walls, carving columns, paving roads, and other items. These properties also make this stone excellent for housing use. Granite stone tiles are the greatest option for floor covering and high-traffic places, tables, and countertops.

Faces and colors of granite stone

There are two obvious physical properties to granite that determine its appearance: the texture of the stone (the size of individual mineral grains) and the color of the stone. Variation in these two properties leads to a wide range of granite stone types.

The individual minerals in the stone made its grains because the magma cools slowly in deep ground. The grain size thus gives the stone a “spotted” appearance.

The consequence color of this stone greatly depends on the type of feldspar in the stone. Potassium-rich feldspar tends to be reddish or glossy pink, so many granites are red or pink in the same way. But if the stone has sodium-rich feldspar, its color is usually white or gray; the granite will be gray.

Application of granite stone

This stone is used as a slab stone; the unique features, both in terms of hardness and aesthetics, make it very suitable for all kinds of work. These stones are very resistant to abrasion and are strong enough for high pressure, inert in temperature changes, and can be polished to a glassy surface.

Construction

This stone has been used as a slab-size stone and as a floor tile in public places, commercial buildings, and historical buildings.

With the increasing amount of acid rain in some parts of the world, granite began to replace marble stone as a construction material because it has much higher durability. Polished granite is a popular option for making kitchen countertops due to its high durability and beautiful eye-catching qualities.

Practical advantages of granite

Having confirmed by experts, one of the distinguishing features of granite is its very high durability and strength. These stones are also very resistant to erosion and can be used as floor coverings.

Due to their high strength, these stones can stand harsh weather conditions. This stone has a very elegant appearance, and for this reason, it is used in building facades and floors. This igneous natural stone also has good impact resistance and is not easily broken.

Disadvantages of granite stone

Despite the many merits of this stone, they have some disadvantages. One of the biggest problems with granite stone is its high price and high cost of installation, in contrast with other types of natural stone.

For the reason of the radiation absorption by granite, the use of this stone in laboratories and hospitals has been banned since the early 21st century.