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New G654 Granite

Granite is the most widespread of igneous rocks, underlying much of the continental crust. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground, where magma cools slowly.
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Shanxi Xin Changrong Stone Co.,Ltd, A specialized company integrates quarrying, processing and marketing of various stone products, Green Butterfly and Shanxi Black are our major products, Currently ,we are able to produce Green Butterfly, Blue Butterfly, Shanxi Black, New G654 Granite and China Juparana, Mongolia black and etc. Besides of stone slabs, we are able to produce special-shape stone products like Fengshui Ball, Column, Line, Gravestone, arcs and etc.

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Butterfly Green Granite

Butterfly Green is a kind of green granite quarried in China .This granite is good for countertops ,worktops ,bar tops ,Monuments ,stairs ,pavers, pool copings ,water walls and fountains ,exterior wall and other projects.

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Green Blue Butterfly Stone For Wall

Butterfly Green is a kind of green granite quarried in China .This granite is good for countertops ,worktops ,bar tops ,Monuments ,stairs ,pavers, pool copings ,water walls and fountains ,exterior wall and other projects.

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Shanxi Black Granite Slabs

Shanxi Black Granite is one of the most popular black granite original from China. It is also called Absolute Black Granite, Pure Black Granite .Shanxi black granite mostly used in making high-end kitchen countertops, gravestones, and tombstones.

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Butterfly Green Polished Slab

Butterfly Green is a kind of green granite quarried in China .This granite is good for countertops ,worktops ,bar tops ,Monuments ,stairs ,pavers, pool copings ,water walls and fountains ,exterior wall and other projects.

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Butterfly Green Granite Flamed

Butterfly Green is a kind of green granite quarried in China .This granite is good for countertops ,worktops ,bar tops ,Monuments ,stairs ,pavers, pool copings ,water walls and fountains ,exterior wall and other projects.

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Butterfly Green Granite Countertops

Butterfly Green is a kind of green granite quarried in China .This granite is good for countertops ,worktops ,bar tops ,Monuments ,stairs ,pavers, pool copings ,water walls and fountains ,exterior wall and other projects.

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Green Butterfly Granite

Butterfly Green is a kind of green granite quarried in China .This granite is good for countertops ,worktops ,bar tops ,Monuments ,stairs ,pavers, pool copings ,water walls and fountains ,exterior wall and other projects.

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New G654 Granite

We have abundant resources of rare and high quality stone mine :Green Butterfly ,Shanxi Black etc. The annual mining volume reaches 15,000 cubic meters, and the annual production of various plates reaches 150,000 cubic meters

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Mongolia Black Granite

Mongolia Black Granite is one of the most popular black granite original from China. Mongolia black granite mostly used in making high-end kitchen countertops, gravestones, and tombstones. It is one of the darkest granite available.

Granite

 

Granite is the most widespread of igneous rocks, underlying much of the continental crust. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground, where magma cools slowly. Eventually, the overlying rocks are removed, exposing the granite. Granites usually have a coarse texture (individual minerals are visible without magnification), because the magma cools slowly underground, allowing larger crystal growth.


Granites are most easily characterized as light colored and coarse grained as a result of cooling slowly below the surface. Color variation is a response to the percent of each mineral found in the sample. The crystals in granite provide a variety of mixed colors - feldspar (pink or red), mica (dark brown or black), quartz (clear pink, white, or black) and amphibole (black).


Granite is high in quartz (about 25%), feldspar, and mica. It is widely used for architectural facades, construction materials, ornamental stone and monuments. Over 40% of dimension stone quarried is granite. Crushed granite is used as a durable construction material in asphalt and concrete used in highway and infrastructure projects.

Granite Advantages

 

 

Granite is a common type of volcanic rock that is decorative in its texture, and granite rocks can be white, pink, or gray in color depending on the nature of their minerals, granite rocks with a porphyry texture are known as granite marble.
● Granite are durable, making them ideal for many uses including kitchens, bathrooms, chimneys, floors and walls.
● Granite are characterized by waterproofing.
● Granite is very easy to maintain as it has a very shiny surface.
● Granite is a premium choice because its hard surface can easily last a lifetime.
● Granite is stain resistant as long as it is sealed. Granite boulders can withstand extremely high temperatures.

 
Applications of Granite
 

Different applications of granite is a versatile material used in various applications, including:

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Countertops: Granite countertops are an excellent choice for kitchens and bathrooms due to their durability, beauty, and ease of maintenance.

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Flooring: Granite flooring is a popular choice for high-traffic areas due to its resilience and elegant look.

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Walls: Granite can be used to create stunning accent walls or feature walls.

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Fireplaces: Granite is a heat-resistant material, making it ideal for fireplaces.

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Backsplashes: Granite backsplashes add a touch of luxury and sophistication to kitchens and bathrooms.

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Monuments: Granite is a popular choice for monuments due to its durability and ability to withstand the elements.

 
Types of Granite and Their Color

White granite
White granite is made up mostly of quartz, which gives it a milky white appearance, and feldspar, which lends a hand in the off-white category. If there are black spots in this type of slab, that's because of the presence of amphibole grains.

 

Black granite
"Granite" that is 100 percent black, much like "granite" that is 100 percent white, is not granite at all. For a material to qualify as granite, it must be 20 percent quartz, and it's impossible for a material that is 20 percent quartz to be completely black.

 

Pink granite
Pink granite is created due to a high concentration of potassium feldspar. Within this type, you should be able to spot small specks of milky, translucent quartz, dark speckles of amphibole, and white feldspar. Even though the primary mineral is potassium feldspar, in pieces of genuine granite, these should still be visible.

 

Black and white granite
Black and white granite has an equal amount of quartz, feldspar, and amphibole, which creates a speckled look of black and white. This is a very common type of granite that you've probably seen used on countertops before.

 

Red granite
Red granite is a variation of pink granite that's rich in potassium feldspar-but the feldspar takes on a redder color rather than a pink one. You can also get a red hue from iron oxide that's present in hematite grains included in the feldspar-the same process that gives rust its reddish color.

 

Blue granite
Unfortunately, if you see something that's advertised as blue granite, it's most likely not genuine granite. It's probably something called larvikite, which is another type of igneous rock and sometimes referred to as "blue granite"-even though it's not granite. Another type of rock that it could be is anorthosite, which contains a large amount of blue labradorite and is oftentimes marketed as "blue granite."

 

Green granite
Much like "blue granite," "green granite" is once again most likely not granite. It's probably a variation of marble that contains serpentine or a green version of soapstone that's being sold as granite.
Many rocks contain minerals that give them a green hue, but granite is typically not one of those rocks. Green granite is possible through amazonite, a green variety of feldspar, but this is very rare.

5 Fun Facts About Granite
 

Granite has been used in construction and design for many centuries because of its strength and beauty. It isn't any less popular today, especially since it is more affordable than ever. Many homeowners are choosing granite countertops for their kitchen and bathroom renovations, and it is easy to understand why, considering the beauty and value they provide.


Although everyone is familiar with granite, there are plenty of things people don't know about this fascinating rock. Here are five fun facts about granite:

 

●It is an igneous rock. As a natural stone of igneous origin, granite is formed through the cooling and solidifying of magma below the earth's surface. Due to this process, it's one of the most common igneous rocks on the planet.

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● It features a wide variety of colors. When you've looked at granite countertops, you may have mostly seen shades of gray, white, and brown. However, granite can come in many different colors, including pink, green, and black. Blue and red can be found in granite too, but they are less common.


● It is recyclable. Granite countertops can be reused for other purposes once they are no longer needed. They may be cut into smaller pieces for other needs or crushed for use in landscaping.


● There is granite in the ocean. Because granite forms as magma cools, it is no surprise that it can be found in the ocean. Specifically, underwater volcanoes can lead to the formation of granite.


● Granite is one of the hardest substances on earth. Granite is one of the hardest materials on the planet, which makes it an excellent choice for your countertops. It is usually a 6-8 on the moh's hardness scale, which designates 1 as the softest and 10 as the hardest.

Granite Facts – the Geology Behind the Stone

 

 

Granite stone is often used in buildings, bridges, paving, monuments, countertops, tile floors, stair treads and many other design elements. The word granite has been derived from the Latin word 'granum' meaning grain. Granite is an intrusive, igneous rock with a granular and phaneritic texture, occupying 70-80% of the Earth's crust. It is plutonic in origin, implying that it was formed deep underground. This rock is primarily composed of interlocking crystals of alkali feldspar (65% by volume), quartz (20% by volume), mica, amphiboles and other minerals. Depending on the mineral composition, the colour of granite can be red, pink, grey or white with dark mineral grains visible to the unaided eye. Granite is a hard and tough rock with an average density between 2.65 and 2.75 g/cm.


It is found in abundance in all continents as part of the continental crust. This rock is found either in small, stock-like masses spread over an area less than 100 km² or as batholiths which are part of orogenic mountain ranges. Granite usually forms the base underground rock with other continental and sedimentary rocks resting over it. Granite also occurs in laccoliths, dikes and sills. Other rock variations, similar in composition to granite, are alpites and pegmatites. Alpites with finer grain size than granite, occur at the margins of granitic intrusions. Pegmatites with coarser grains than granite often share locations with granite deposits.


There are several controversial theories regarding the origin of granite. The most widely propagated ones are the magmatic theory and the hypermetamorphic theory. According to the magmatic theory, plutonic rocks like granite, which are often found associated with mountain ranges, originated from magma. It is believed that during the formation of mountains, when one continental edge subdues another one below it, the pressure and frictional forces generated by this phenomenon is sufficient to melt the rocks underneath the subdued continental edge. This melted rock or magma seeps up in the form of large globules or plutons. It takes an extremely long time for the plutons to arrive at the surface of the earth and to be converted into a surface rock, the pluton must be eroded by the weathering forces acting on the ground. This could be one of the processes by which granite formation takes place. The hypermetamorphic theory, however, disregards the magmatic theory and instead propagates that granite is the result of melting and re-crystallization of sedimentary rock instead of magma. However, as of yet, the precise method of granite formation is still under research till conclusive proof of the formation of this rock is attained.


Granite is endowed with all the desirable properties required to use it as a dimension stone. It is hard and durable enough to resist abrasion and bear significant weight. It is also considerably inert in nature and can be polished to achieve a brilliant finish. Hence, this stone is used for a variety of structural and decorative purposes. Both the ancient world and the modern one bear evidence of the importance of granite as a building material. Today, Granite is commonly used in the making of roads, pavements, monuments, public buildings and bridges.


Aberdeen in Scotland is often referred to as the 'Granite City' due to the extensive use of granite in the construction work of the city. In the case of indoor applications, granite is a great choice for countertops, floor tiles, stair treads, etc. The material also finds use in building gravestones and memorials. The crushed form of granite is used as fillings for various construction activities.


Granite is mined worldwide but the most exotic colours are obtained from granite deposits in China, India, Brazil, Finland and South Africa. Granite mining is a capital and labour-intensive process. Blocks of granite are extracted from deposits by cutting or blasting procedures. Specialised cutting machines are used to cut the extracted blocks of granite into transportable slabs which are then packed and transported via rail or shipping services. China, Brazil and India are some of the leading granite producers in the world.

 
Knowing When to Seal Granite Surfaces

It is a common misconception that all natural stones need to be sealed in order to make them stain resistant. However, this theory is untrue for many natural stones and even many varieties of granite. Performing a water absorption test will provide you with the requisite information to decide whether you need to seal your granite countertops. The water absorption test can also help you determine what kind of sealer you would require to use and if more than one application, would be required. The water absorption test simply requires you to create a small puddle of water on the kitchen countertop and record how long it takes for the water to be absorbed and leave a stain on the countertop. If the granite absorbs the water within 10 minutes, a sealer would be required. Otherwise, there might be a need for a mild sealer or no sealer at all.


The type of sealer used, the number of coatings applied, time from last application of sealer, the color of granite are some aspects that help determine whether a resealing of your granite kitchen countertop is required or not. Lighter colors of granite-like white, grey, etc. require the application of sealers and reapplication of the same more frequently, as opposed to darker colors of granite-like black, brown, blue and green. At times, some of these granite varieties do not require any application of sealer at all, owing to the pores present in them being too minuscule for water to get absorbed. It is also important to know when and if a reapplication of sealer is needed. Applying sealer when not required can cause alternative damages to your granite countertops, leaving behind a milky and flaky coating that looks ugly.

 
Durability and Design: Granite
 

The ideal material for countertops that get a lot of use, when properly sealed, granite is impervious to stains, heat, and water. One of the hardest substances in the world, second only to diamonds, granite has a density of about 162 pounds per cubic foot, making it over two times heavier than the same volume of water. This means that if you're cutting food on a granite countertop, using a cutting board will do more to protect your knives than the granite. It also makes for easier clean up.

 
 

Each slab of granite is unique, and they come in a huge variety of shades, patterns, colors, and thickness. It's extremely flexible in regards to room design and works for a variety of different aesthetics, making it a great compliment for any home. And when it's properly cared for, it can increase the resale value of a home, making it a fantastic investment.

 
 

Considering that it is a natural product, granite does have pours and needs to be sealed. It is recommended that it be resealed yearly to avoid discoloration from things like spilled coffee, wine, or other liquids. Though it is one of the most durable materials around, it can still chip and crack with too much abuse. However, with proper care, a granite countertop can easily last the life of your home, offering easy cleanup and maintenance while increasing the value and beauty of your home.

 
 
How Do You Go About Everyday Cleaning

Granite is one of the most beautiful natural stones that you can select for your countertop. Beyond the appearance of the stone, many homeowners love the low maintenance requirements that granite has. But while the stone is low maintenance, you will still need to put in some effort to keep it looking beautiful.

 

Step 1: Use a cleaner suitable for granite
While you can use soap and warm water, there are many cleaners available on the market that are designed for use with granite. Apply the cleaner and wipe your counter down. Make sure to use only cleaners or dish soap that is pH neutral, rather than acidic cleaners such as vinegar or ammonia. If you use acidic cleaners, you might remove any sealant from the countertop, which will leave the surface vulnerable to damages.

 

Step 2: Keep up on cleaning
While granite countertops are among the lower maintenance options that you have, it is highly recommended that you keep up on regular cleaning. Regular cleaning can be as simple as using a little dish soap and warm water, so this process is not anything difficult or time consuming. Make sure to use a soft cloth to wipe the surface clean, not a rough sponge.

FAQ

Q: Is granite better than stone?

A: Granite: Granite is one of the hardest natural stones, making it extremely durable and resistant to scratches and heat. However, it is more porous than engineered stone, so it requires proper sealing to prevent stains and bacterial infiltration. With proper maintenance and sealing, granite can last a lifetime.

Q: What color granite is most expensive?

A: Overall, you will find that the most expensive types of the stone are blue granite. Various types of blue granite, like azul aran and blue bahia granite, are in the high-end of the price range. The most expensive type of granite is van gogh granite. This is because these slabs are highly desirable, yet very rare.

Q: What are the black dots on granite?

A: The small black specks in the granite above are likely small amphibole grains. This could be due to a lack of chemical components needed to form amphibole, or the cooling process was not amenable to formation of amphiboles.

Q: What is black granite called?

A: In geological terms, black granite might be gabbro, diabase, basalt, diorite, norite, or anorthosite.

Q: Why is there purple in granite?

A: Mica is found in two major varieties in granite: Muscovite, biotite and lepidolite. Muscovite and biotite are forms of mica that quartz may reflect for its silver and black properties, respectively. In lepidolite form, mica may give granite a or violet of pink color.

Q: Will fire crack granite?

A: Granite does not crack under high temperatures. The melting point for dry granite is 1215 to 1260 degrees celsius (2219 to 2300 degrees fahrenheit). Fire, at orange to yellow range (which you are most likely to get in a fire pit), is about 1100 degrees celsius (2012 degrees fahrenheit).

Q: Why can't you put hot stuff on granite?

A: The heat from the pan could cause a chemical reaction with the granite, thus causing discoloration of the countertop. High heat on granite also can cause the seal on the countertop to wear down and weaken, which makes the countertop more susceptible to absorbing spills and any residue left on the surface.

Q: What does melted granite turn into?

A: Melted granite is called magma, and if given a little time, various minerals will crystalize out, but if it melts too fast, you just get a solid mass of same stuff called lava or basalt or whatever.

Q: What is the pink color in granite?

A: The pink coloration is due to the high potassium feldspar content, a mineral commonly found in granite. The somesville granite, which occurs along the northwestern side of mount desert island, also has a pink tint to it.

Q: Can you put a hot pan on granite?

A: Granite is naturally heat resistant, and heat damage would occur only if the granite was heated unevenly. So briefly putting a hot pan down on your granite countertop isn't going to cause long-term damage. That said, we don't recommend putting hot pans on granite countertops - not for the granite's sake but for yours.

Q: What is granite made from?

A: Granitic rocks mainly consist of feldspar, quartz, mica, and amphibole minerals, which form an interlocking, somewhat equigranular matrix of feldspar and quartz with scattered darker biotite mica and amphibole (often hornblende) peppering the lighter color minerals.

Q: Is granite a rock or metal?

A: Granite is a light-colored plutonic rock found throughout the continental crust, most commonly in mountainous areas. It consists of coarse grains of quartz (10-50%), potassium feldspar, and sodium feldspar. These minerals make up more than 80% of the rock.

Q: What is the definition of granite?

A: Traditionally, granite is regarded as a symbol of grounding and protection. It is associated with promoting balance, harmony, and emotional stability in modern times. Granite goes well with other crystals of the same grounding and stabilizing properties, such as smoky quartz and hematite.

Q: Is granite a stone or crystal?

A: The granite is a crystalline stone material whose magma deep underground is cooled and solidified in the crust. In the figure above, it is an igneous rock, and it is plutonic because it is solidified deep underground. Granite is a stone material made of crystals such as quartz, potassium feldspar, and biotite.

Q: Why is granite so expensive?

A: Granite that is well-made and doesn't have cracks or blemishes can be more costly than granite that isn't manufactured well or properly. Rarity. There are rarer types of granite, such as exotic granite or granite with unique patterns and colors. These types of granite tend to command a higher price.

Q: What does raw granite look like?

A: Granite is composed mainly of quartz and feldspar with minor amounts of mica, amphiboles, and other minerals. This mineral composition usually gives granite a red, pink, gray, or white color with dark mineral grains visible throughout the rock.

Q: What gives granite its color?

A: A typical slab of granite will contain 20–60 percent quartz, 10–65 percent feldspar, and 5–15 percent mica. The color of the granite depends on the amount of each of these minerals that it contains. The proportions of these minerals have a lot to do with the molten rock that cooled to the original form of the granite.

Q: What temperature does granite melt?

A: Basalt melts at about 984° to 1260° and granite at about 1215° to 1260°. Because of the mineralizers in the magma, the temperature interval over which it crystallizes will be lower than that over which the rock can be melted in an open crucible in the laboratory.

Q: Where is granite found?

A: Granite is mined worldwide but the most exotic colours are obtained from granite deposits in China, India, Brazil, Finland and South Africa. Granite mining is a capital and labour-intensive process. Blocks of granite are extracted from deposits by cutting or blasting procedures.

Q: Is granite a pure stone?

A: Granite is not a pure substance but rather a mixture of minerals.

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