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Granite has recently become the material of choice for homeowners remodeling their kitchens. Granite is both durable and beautiful, but it requires regular maintenance and comes in a limited number of colors.
GRANITE:
The word granite comes from the latin granum, a grain, in reference to the coarse-grained structure of such a cristallyn rock. Granitoid is used as a discriptive field term for general, light colored ,coarse-grained igneous rocks for which a more specific name requires petrografic examination.
MARBLE:
Is a metamorphic rock resulting from regional or, rerely metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rock. This metamorphic process causes a complete recrystallization of the original rock into interlocking mosaic of calcite, aragonite and/ or dolomite crystal. The temperatures and pressures necesary to form marble ussualy destroy any fossil and sedementary textures present in the original Rock.
COUNTERTOPS
Countertop (also counter top, countertopping, counter, benchtop, usually refers to a horizontal worksurface in kitchen or other food preparation areas, bathrooms or lavatories, and workrooms in general. It is frequently installed upon and supported by cabinets. The surface is positioned at an ergonomic height for the user and the particular task for which it is designed. A countertop may be constructed of various materials, both natural and manmade, each with its particular attributes with respect to functionality, durability, and aesthetics and may incorporate or house appliances or accessory items relative to the intended application
