Types of granite.
Which is softer granite or marble.
Granite is a whole separate category of rocks that form from liquid magma.
And other countries around the world the look of each.
Both granite and marble are natural stones.
In the case of slabs sold for countertops there are many different minerals and stones sold as either granite or marble because they contain similar composition and characteristics.
Granite can be found in many different styles and colors some more muted and others on the bolder side.
Visually granite has distinct flecks of darker colors in it while quartzite has either no dark colors at all or has subtle flowing areas of different colors.
Commercial granite is an igneous or metamorphic stone that is mainly comprised of silica feldspar mica and quartz.
Granite is a stronger and harder stone than marble is which lends it a shiny glossy appearance compared to marble s dull smoothness.
Marble is softer and more porous than granite and engineered stone so extra care should be used when selecting marble for use as kitchen countertops.
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Although heat resistant its surface is more susceptible to scratching and staining by many foods including vinegar mustard catsup citrus wine and other household materials.
Granite and marble colors.
Sometimes quartzite is mislabeled as granite which is not the worst mistake because they have similar.