Quartz: The Strength of Granite
Quartz is a facinating component of granite. Its scientifice name is silicon dioxide (SiO2). A chemical compound containing two parts oxygen and one part silicon. Quartz is one of the most well-known minerals and abundant minerals on earth. It also has more variations...
Granite Colors to Delight
Granite Colors: Amazing Array Granite colors come in such an amazing array. The likelihood of not finding one that appeals to you is low. From the darkest black to the whitest of whites, the distinctly different choices are near endless. Granite Colors: Blacks Black...
Granite Edging Makes Beautiful Countertops
The many styles of granite edging go from the subtle to the bold. When you choose to add flair to your granite countertops, edging can be exactly what you are looking for. From a simple bevel to the ornate Versailles, granite edging comes in a diverse array of styles...
Mascarello Granite
Mascarello Granite: Exotic Beauty from Brazil Mascarello granite is a bold beautiful mix of browns, vibrant gold and soft cream colors with splashes of black. The beauty of this natural stone is really brought out by the dramatic patterns and accented by flecks of...
What is Quartzite?
A metamorphic rock formed by the alteration of sandstone due to heat, pressure and chemical activity. The layers found within quartzite materials are very hard. Due to the incredibly high abrasion resistance of quartzite it can be difficult to quarry and fabricate....
What is Quartz?
Quartz is an Alternative to Granite and Marble Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust, after feldspar. It is made up of a continuous framework of SiO silicon–oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra,...
What is Marble?
What is Marble - the Classic and Elegant Natural Stone Geology.com defines marble as a metamorphic stone. Marble is significantly softer than granite, making carving and etching much easier. For this reason, marble is often used as a decorative element or to create...
What is Granite?
Granite - the Earth’s Oldest Building Material Granite is formed from liquid magma, molten rock which originates from the core of our planet. It is molten rock which has cooled down slowly to form a substance approaching the hardness and durability of a diamond....
What you need to ask when buying Granite
Granite, once a luxury for only higher end homes, is now found everywhere and a has become a home feature that nearly everyone is looking for. Granite counter tops not only look amazing, but will last a lifetime with proper care. Having been in the granite business...
Proper Granite Care
Proper granite care can keep your granite or marble countertop new-looking for years. Stone is one of the easiest surfaces to maintain. And granite, being 7 on the Mohs hardness scale of 1 to 10, is virtually unscratchable. (A stainless steel knife blade is a 6 on the...