Granite is a very hard, crystalline, igneous rock primarilycomposed of feldspar, quartz, orthoclase or microcline accompanied byone or more dark minerals. It is visibly homogeneous in
texture. It isthe most common plutonic rock of the Earth's crust, forming by thecooling of magma (silicate melt) at depth.
Granite is the hardest building stone and occupies a prominentplace among dimensional stones on
account of its hardness, resistanceto weathering, capability to take mirror polish, fascinating coloursand textural patterns.
The principal characteristics of dimensional granite also includehigh load bearing
capacity, crushing strength, abrasive strength,amenability to cutting and shaping without secondary flaws, ability toyield thin and large slabs and - above all - durability. Due to itsdense grain
it is impervious to stain. Polished granite slabs and tileshave achieved a special status as building stones world over.
Granite is used as a building material in the form of granite tilesand granite slabs for wall cladding, roofing and flooring and a varietyof other interior and exterior applications and
especially for countertops, kitchen work tops and vanity units and is the most popularmaterial for monuments and memorials