It is very hard, crystalline, igneous or metamorphic rock primarily composed of feldspar, quartz, and less amounts of dark minerals. Mineral grains are visible to the naked eye. This material is frequently characterized as more resistant to damage (staining, etching, etc.), harder, and more uniform than marble, travertine, onyx, limestone, or slate.

Granite is formed from liquid magma cooled slowly to form a substance approaching the hardness and durability of diamond. It is available in a stunning array of colors and its durability and longevity make it ideal for kitchen countertops, and other heavily used surfaces. It also has a bacteria-resistance surface and is not affected by citric acid, coffee, tea, alcohol, or wine.

Granite comes in thousands of designs and colors that depend on the configuration of its minerals. Colors range from white to green and all other hues in between, such as reddish-orange blends of feldspar, the darker shades of mica, and the shimmers of quartz.

Today, granite is used for numerous projects that include countertops, window sills, columns, signage, furniture, floor covering, monuments, and roads. Because of its tough formation, granite boasts great strength, remarkable hardness, and very low water absorption.

While granite has become the mineral of choice for today's luxury homes and offices because of its enduring beauty, it is important to note that granite is not recommended to customers who prefer surfaces that are perfectly uniform in color and pattern and totally free from blemishes and variation. They occur naturally and are considered to be part of the beauty of the stone. Granite also needs to be sealed yearly in order to maintain its non-porous nature.