Granite
Granite is a magmatic rock formed at a considerable depth under the Earth’s crust as a result of lava cooling down slowly. This creates granular crystalline structures that are very visible and become a distinctive feature of this rock.
The high percentage of quartz present in granite makes it very hard and thus difficult to scratch. Due to their extraordinary resistance, various types of granite were widely used by the greatest historical civilisations starting from the Ancient Egyptians who used it to build temples and obelisks.As well as quartz, granite is made up of other minerals that determine its colours and hues depending on the area it comes from.
Compared to sandstone and marble, granite resists to corrosion caused by acid substances such as lemons, vinegar, wine, tomatoes etc. and offers greater impact and stain resistance as well. Stains are also more easily camouflaged by the typical granular structure of the surface, which is why granite is highly recommended for worktops.
