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The term granite has been applied to almost any igneous stone that can retain a polish. True granites make up many of these stones but other types of igneous stone that may fall into this classification include, syenites, gabbros, dolorites and diorites. The metamorphic stones ganeiss, schist and granulite are frequently also included in this (granite) classification.
The formation of these igneous rocks by the slow cooling of molten minerals such as quartz, feldspar and hornblend has resulted in a wide variety of colours and grain patterns. The interlocking crystal structure, imparts both the high strength and low porosity necessary for a wide range of applications other than just flooring: these characteristics are also important in allowing successful use of slabs that are thinner than other types of stone.
The surface finish affects the appearance of granite and those available include: sawn, flame textured, dolly pointed, fine axed, rough punched, honed, bush hammered and water jet. It is in the gloss polished form however that these granites fully reveal their colours and grain patterns.
The formation of these igneous rocks by the slow cooling of molten minerals such as quartz, feldspar and hornblend has resulted in a wide variety of colours and grain patterns. The interlocking crystal structure, imparts both the high strength and low porosity necessary for a wide range of applications other than just flooring: these characteristics are also important in allowing successful use of slabs that are thinner than other types of stone.
The surface finish affects the appearance of granite and those available include: sawn, flame textured, dolly pointed, fine axed, rough punched, honed, bush hammered and water jet. It is in the gloss polished form however that these granites fully reveal their colours and grain patterns.
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