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The Kitchen Company specialise in solid stone surfaces. We are fortunate enough to be able to offer these at trade price – call us now for more information.
More about granite
Granite, the earth's oldest building material, is an igneous stone formed from a molten state inside the earth over millions of years ago. It is composed of feldspar and quartz, the most resistant of all common minerals. Granite is the second hardest natural stone; only diamonds are harder.
The chemical composition of granite is similar to that of lava. However, granite owes its hardness and density to the fact that it has solidified deep within the earth under extreme pressure. Over the eons, seismic activity has changed the crust of the planet, forcing veins of granite to the surface. Glaciers scraped off layers of dirt, sand and rock to expose granite formations. Typically revealed by outcrops, the deposits are present on all continents.
We also offer the modern alternatives...
- Zodiac
- Quartz Stone
- Arena Stone
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