Saphire Blue Granite - 549

Granite, from igneous rock, is a very hard, crystalline, and primarily composed of feldspar, quartz accompanied by one or more dark minerals. It is visibly homogeneous in texture.

Granite is the hardest building stone, and granite slabs and granite tiles occupy a prominent place among dimensional stones. Due to its hardness, resistance to weathering, capability to take mirror polish, fascinating colors and textural patterns, granite slabs and granite tiles are extremely popular.

Uses of Granite

• Roadstone, building blocks, but has poor resistance to fire as it crumbles when exposed to intense heat.
• Traditionally the main use of black granite is in tombstones and other monumental items, and to a lesser extent for various types of counters, especially in the financial world, decorative applications, elegant trimmings and luxury floorings.
• Stones on bolo cord slides and pendants, paperweights, bookends, lazy susan turntables, etc.