Granite and marble are both stones
that look beautiful in the home as floor tiles, backsplashes, countertops,
accents, or fireplace surrounds. Both
offer a feeling of sophistication to a room, but the similarities end there.
These two stones are formed differently, and thus have different qualities.
Choosing the right stone is easy once you learn about these differences.
Marble
This stone is formed in the bottom
of bodies of water. Made largely from the remnants of calcium sediments like
shells, animal skeletons, and silt, it takes millions of years and tons of
pressure for the sediment to harden and become stone. Because marble is formed
under pressure, it is porous. This makes it a poor choice for kitchen counter
tops because it can stain. Despite its porosity, it is a durable product.
Marble works great in bathrooms, as accents, or around a fireplace. Marble
usually comes in black or white, with marbling throughout.
Granite
Granite is formed deep in the earth
from molten lava. As the lava rises, it cools and hardens. Because granite is
formed in an intense heat environment it is harder than marble and less porous.
This makes it great for many applications including flooring, backsplashes, and
countertops. Granite comes in two styles— consistent and variegated. Consistent
has roughly the same pattern throughout the slab, whereas variegated has
veining or swirling patterns of different colors.
No matter which stone you choose,
you will love the elegant look at feel of the stone. To learn more about concrete
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