Granite is predominately comprised of the minerals quartz
Granite is mined across the world with many quarries located in Finland, Spain, Norway, China, India, Africa and Brazil although they can be found all across the world.
Granite is predominately comprised of the minerals quartz, mica, feldspar and plagioclase feldspar and is an igneous rock. It is the composition and varying amounts of these minerals that give granite its unique look and varying colors. The average density of granite is between 2.65 and 2.75 g/cm3. It is he proportions of these minerals as well as the size of the grains within the rock that make each granite worktop unique. The density of granite is what makes it such a hard material making is very resilient to scratches, heat and stains which makes it perfect for a kitchen work surface. Granite has many uses throughout the residential and commercial market including worktops, flooring, cladding and headstones due to the fact it can withstand centuries of abuse and weathering.