WHAT IS GRANITE? WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR?
What can granite be used for, as a floor or wall covering, indoors or outdoors? Why choose natural stone for paving at all? These are the questions that arise when looking at natural stone paving.
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A very precise explanation of the formation of granite itself and the concept of granite can be found on wikipedia, but let’s look at the ones that might be relevant to us.
Granite is the most common deep igneous rock in continental structure, with a crystalline – granular structure. Its origin is due to the crystallised material of the molten magma, which is in fact a composition of minerals (silicon, aluminium, sodium, magnesium…) that occur in rocks and are transformed into silicate minerals. Typically formed by the collision of continents, their precipitation is the basis of crystallization. Since the cooling process is slow, the crystals have a long time to grow.
Its use has long ...
Since ancient times, it has been used to build and decorate temples and palaces. In the Aswan region of Egypt, reddish grey granite was quarried and used to build pyramids, sphinxes and obelisks. And it is this imprint that we admire as a monument, and although we may never think about it, in our daily rush we may come across thousands of granite pavements and landmarks. Two famous obelisks that came to Europe in later centuries (Paris: Concodre Square; Rome: St Peter’s Square) were also made of Egyptian granite.
Have you ever wondered if the Egyptian Sphinx is made of the same material as the bridgehead of the Margaret Bridge?
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The naturalness of granite makes it a natural beauty, perfect for both exterior and interior use, and suitable for flooring or wall cladding. A harmonious facade is of paramount importance, a first impression that reflects the style, taste and status of the owner. A timeless material whose use knows no rules or restrictions.
Its high strength, variety of colours, durability and the fact that it can be quarried in large blocks make it suitable for a wide range of architectural uses: as paving stones, kitchen countertops, kerbstones, plinths or facades, but also as crushed stone for road and railway construction. In Budapest, it has long been used as a base for public sculptures, as a bridge pillar and as a decorative element.
It is often confused with marble in its appearance, but granite’s durability and robust structure ensure that it is resistant to abrasion, heat, scratches and cleaning products, making it a perfect choice for kitchen countertops. These properties make it one of the best kitchen tiling materials available today.
Its elegance is stunning, although it is typically only available in certain colours, its naturalness makes it a great match for any style.
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Granite
Its high strength, its variety of colours, its durability and the fact that it is quarried in large blocks make it suitable for a wide range of architectural uses: as paving stones, kerbstones, plinths or facades, but also as crushed stone for roads and railways.
