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What Is The Most Durable Natural Stone?

4/20/2022

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Are you looking for the most durable natural stone to renovate or build your home? Today, Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Granite, and Quartzite are some common pure stones. They carry vital properties to improve building, designing, or sculptural projects. For example, their chemical composition and durability guide you in selecting the right piece for a specific task.

Most natural stones are strong though popular granite is 100 percent natural, more potent, and last longer. It scores the hardiest on the Mohs scale, making it a perfect stone for rugged areas like countertops, flooring, and outdoor decoration. In addition, it is formed by heat and pressure to prevent those ugly dark burn marks.

So, read on to discover why it is the toughest rock with matchless benefits to the user.  

Why is Granite the Most Durable Natural Stone?

Most homeowners and building contractors love using natural granite stone for good reasons. There are many factors to back the durability feature of this stone. Here are a few remarkable examples.

  • All-Weather Stone: Granite is one great option to improve your countertop or path. It has the power to withstand all seasons, from summer to winter. Hence, the design is worthy of its installation to match the overall look of your home.

  • Property Composition: For granite to be the toughest, it has a grand composition of significant minerals. For instance, it contains the likes of biotite, potassium feldspar, quartz, and plagioclase feldspar.

    Its average density of 165 to 172 pounds/cubic foot confirms the Mohs Hardness Scale of 6 to 8. Mohs is a kit to compare the relative hardness to another.

  • Non-Scorch: Pressure and heat create granite stones; hence, the process prevents those ugly dark marks on your kitchen counter. However, its porous nature cannot resist staining if you leave on spilled liquids or extreme hot pots for longer.

  • Less Maintenance: Granite is one of the best maintenance-free working areas for most homes with children. Unlike marble and slate, it needs fewer sealing or waxing sessions to prevent water intrusion and stains. However, because of the porous material, you should seal it once in a while to clear bacterial and other food residues.

  • Deposit Sources: These hard rock deposits are in many places worldwide. Hence, it is not a rare plutonic rock. Initially, small quantities were visible in island arcs with high concentrations in continental arc setups. Today, American quarries are the most extensive granite suppliers, alongside Canada and Italy.

Now, with this revelation on how strong the granite can be, you need to learn its proper uses. This igneous stone is ideal in many places because it is unique, friendly to the environment, and lasts longer. Here is a quick look at some of its uses in today’s human life.   

Four Amazing Uses of Granite Natural Stone

1. Countertops
Most commercial sites and homes prefer using granite as their countertops. Here is why! It takes less time and energy to clean. It is resistant to heat, stains, and scratches caused by rough wiping sponges and hot pans. In addition, it improves the appearance of the working area of a kitchen.

2. Back Splashes
You can use granite tiles to prevent backsplashes behind kitchen sinks. It contains the growth of bacteria and mold. In addition, the application has a waterproof feature to arrest any water damaging the walls.

3. Granite Tiles
Fixing tiles enhances the overall flooring of your home. It leaves the space looking original, classy, and resistant to beverage stains or acid damage. Using granite tiles on the swimming pool floor is another fantastic idea. They are non-slipper and keep your pool warm by using darker shades.

4. Fireplaces
Granite is a good conductor of heat, so it will save you energy source and time as the fireplace gets warm faster. In addition, the living room will look decent while adding a natural appearance.

Take-Home

​Granite is a durable natural stone with outstanding features. Hence, you gain tremendous benefits from using it in your home or office environment. From creating classy floors to eye-striking kitchen countertops, the list is endless. We service Orlando, Windermere, Winter Park, Lake Nona, and surrounding areas. So, next time you plan to get a professional granite countertop, contact Stone World at (407) 341-4688 for competitive rates. 

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    -Dennis Kolyadchik

    My passion is the natural stone industry, and transforming living spaces with beauty and elegance.

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