For a long time granite has been a must for deluxe renovation and new projects. It has been used in all types of design and construction from tombstones to palaces. It is still a favorite in the industry due to its amazing appearance and durability.

In today’s Xiamen Aofei Building Materials blog article, we will explore the basic facts about granite’s qualities as a type of natural stone and its history.

Granite as a type Natural Stone

Despite its name, granite is not actually made of a single material called “granite”. It consists of a few different natural minerals, with feldspar, quartz, and mica being the most common ones. The variations and percentages of minerals, as well as the color of granite depend on the geographic location.

The most basic colors include black, white, and brown. However, granite has a wide range of other, more rare and exclusive colors, for instance, emerald green. Such diversity makes it easy to fit granite in any kind of interior and style. A beige granite countertop with a calm pattern will be a perfect fit for a traditional kitchen, while a majestic blue granite tile will make a contemporary design of a hotel look even more extravagant and brave.  The patterns within even a slab make each piece of this building material truly unique.

History of Granite as a Building Material

Scientists have discovered that granite has been used since the ancient pyramids of Egypt in the form of decor and building material. The natural stone was used in columns, monuments, and other constructions after being mined from the Aswanian quarries.

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