Granite is an igneous rock. It is formed as a result of slow crystallization of molten magna at depth in the earth’s crust. Uplift and erosion has over millions of years resulted in this material outcropping at the surface.
The minerals which make up granite are generally quartz, feldspars and various mafic minerals. It is the size, distribution and precise chemistry of these minerals which give the granite its color. The silica content of granite should be at least 70%.
In the stone industry “granite” has been a term applied to almost all igneous rocks and schist. Traditionally any very hard crystalline rock with no apparent natural jointing, being difficult to work with special tools, that takes a high polish and is extremely resistant to natural weathering, would be called a granite.
Granite can be worked to achieve every type of finish from traditional hand tooled, flame textured, sand blasted, acid-washed, and honed to highly polished mirror finishes.
Canada Stone offers a variety of exotic granite from around the world and is able to contribute with ideas to fulfill its customer’s projects expectations according to international trends. Canada Stone is committed to deliver to its customer’s door unique styles, top quality products and state of the art solutions.
