Granite is a very common rock. It so common, in fact, that Phoenix residents have undoubtedly seen it used somehow in commercial or residential buildings, and why not? It is an ideal stone for construction! It rarely stains, it takes a great deal of heat to burn it, and it is nearly as hard as diamonds, so chances are slim that it will break under regular use. Since granite is so durable, people in Phoenix have found many uses for it, including countertops, flooring, bathroom vanities, table tops, and more. And Phoenix homeowners aren’t the first to use this rock so extensively. It has been used to build Egyptian pyramids, Hindu temples, and other structures built over the last four thousand years or more. Even after centuries have passed, the stone still looks beautiful. These granite edifices have not only withstood the test of time, they have done with style!
What makes granite such a stunning addition to any building? It probably has something to do with how it is formed. If you have seen granite, you may have noticed that it looks grainy, as if it has sand and lots of tiny sparkles embedded in it. This is because it is an igneous rock, meaning it is formed from cooling magma. As the magma cools, small crystals form within the solid mass, leaving the resulting stone with a sparkle unlike any other type of rock. The slower the rock cools, the larger the crystals will become. Each slab has a slightly different composition which will affect its overall color. Black stones, for example, contain a high percentage of mica, while pink ones usually have a large amount of feldspar. The variance of color, different grains and patterns of crystals guarantee that no two stones in Phoenix are identical; your granite is one of a kind!
