Ubatuba
Other names: Emerald Green Granite,Verde Bahia, Verde Ubatuba Gold Place of Origin: Brazil Type of Stone: Granite Absorption: 0.10-0.20% Similar stones: Remarks about Ubatuba: The pedestal of the world-famous Cristo Statue in Rio de Janeiro was made out of this material. Since then, the original quarry vanished, but many other green charnockites are called Ubatuba. Advantages of Granite Stone Granite is on of the most beautiful and durable of stones. Each granite panel is uniquely beautiful. Granite can withstand extreme heat. Granite provides a rich, natural, high end appeal to any property. Uses: Health care facilities Restaurants Hotels and Casinos Government buildings Spas and saunas Exterior building cladding Interior wall panels Counter tops and bars Granite curtain wall Elevator panels Water walls and fountains Caveat: Color and photo accuracy is not guaranteed. Since granite is a product of nature, I promise you will never find material that looks exactly like this photo. It could be a lot more different! Always be sure to select your particular slabs in person when purchasing granite for your remodel. Confused about terms? Our Glossary may...
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Swedish Brown granite is one of the most beautiful stones in the world. As with most granites, Swedish Brown is durable, long lasting and extremely hard. In fact, studies show that granite used outdoors, weathers at less than .125″ per 1,000 years. Polished granite architecture from 1,000 years ago still maintains it polish. Working granite requires the use of diamond tools since diamonds are one of the few stones harder than granite. Swedish Brown granite is primarily Red. Advantages of Granite Stone Granite is on of the most beautiful and durable of stones. Each granite panel is uniquely beautiful. Granite can withstand extreme heat. Granite provides a rich, natural, high end appeal to any property. Uses: Health care facilities Restaurants Hotels and Casinos Government buildings Spas and saunas Exterior building cladding Interior wall panels Counter tops and bars Granite curtain wall Elevator panels Water walls and fountains Caveat: Color and photo accuracy is not guaranteed. Since granite is a product of nature, I promise you will never find material that looks exactly like this photo. It could be a lot more different! Always be sure to select your particular slabs in person when purchasing granite for your remodel. Confused about terms? Our Glossary may...
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Super White granite has light gray veins or ‘waves’ that give it a marble like visual effect which is very sought after because it doesn’t possess the bad points that real marble brings with it. Granite is a much more durable material compared to marble, it is more stain resistant, scratch resistant and impact resistant which makes Super White granite countertops perfect for the kitchen where all 3 of these situations are likely to occur. Advantages of Granite Stone Granite is on of the most beautiful and durable of stones. Each granite panel is uniquely beautiful. Granite can withstand extreme heat. Granite provides a rich, natural, high end appeal to any property. Uses: Health care facilities Restaurants Hotels and Casinos Government buildings Spas and saunas Exterior building cladding Interior wall panels Counter tops and bars Granite curtain wall Elevator panels Water walls and fountains Caveat: Color and photo accuracy is not guaranteed. Since granite is a product of nature, I promise you will never find material that looks exactly like this photo. It could be a lot more different! Always be sure to select your particular slabs in person when purchasing granite for your remodel. Confused about terms? Our Glossary may...
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Other names: Steel Gray Place of Origin: India Type of Stone: Granite Absorption: -0.003 Similar stones: – Another remarkable Indian granite worktop , mid grey in background with a pebble effect within. Steel Grey Granite is extremely hard and dense stone. Relatively new to these shore but once again is growing in popularity , tempting customers away from absolute black. A hard stone, course grained, ideal as a granite worktop, this granite is one to watch for the future. Advantages of Granite Stone Granite is on of the most beautiful and durable of stones. Each granite panel is uniquely beautiful. Granite can withstand extreme heat. Granite provides a rich, natural, high end appeal to any property. Uses: Health care facilities Restaurants Hotels and Casinos Government buildings Spas and saunas Exterior building cladding Interior wall panels Counter tops and bars Granite curtain wall Elevator panels Water walls and fountains Caveat: Color and photo accuracy is not guaranteed. Since granite is a product of nature, I promise you will never find material that looks exactly like this photo. It could be a lot more different! Always be sure to select your particular slabs in person when purchasing granite for your remodel. Confused about terms? Our Glossary may...
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