Granite is a whole separate category of rocks that form from liquid magma.
Which is softer granite or marble.
Granite and marble colors.
Granite and marble add a richness and elegance to any home.
Although heat resistant its surface is more susceptible to scratching and staining by many foods including vinegar mustard catsup citrus wine and other household materials.
Sometimes quartzite is mislabeled as granite which is not the worst mistake because they have similar.
Visually granite has distinct flecks of darker colors in it while quartzite has either no dark colors at all or has subtle flowing areas of different colors.
Granite can be found in many different styles and colors some more muted and others on the bolder side.
Types of granite.
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In the case of slabs sold for countertops there are many different minerals and stones sold as either granite or marble because they contain similar composition and characteristics.
Both granite and marble are natural stones.
And other countries around the world the look of each.
However with certain polishing sealants modern marble can be made to look much glossier than it did in the past.
Marble is softer and more porous than granite and engineered stone so extra care should be used when selecting marble for use as kitchen countertops.