Granite is, quite literally, as old as the earth. It is formed from liquid magma, the molten rock still found at the core of the planet, cooled slowly to form a substance approaching the hardness and durability of diamond. Granite is an igneous rock, the name reflecting its fiery beginnings. The chemical composition of granite is similar to that of lava. However, granite owes its hardness and density to the fact that it has been solidified deep within the earth, under extreme pressure. Over time, seismic activity has changed the crust of the planet, forcing veins of granite to the surface. Glaciers scraped off layers of dirt, sand, and rock to expose granite formations, and therefore outcroppings of these deposits have been found on all continents.

Granite is a formation of aggregate crystals which are molded together without any interspace between them. The magnificent crystallinity of granite is a striking characteristic. There are many varieties of granite in existence differing in color, texture, and crystalline structure. These granites occur in different proportions; thus, being a product of "mother nature", all pieces of this material will differ, in that the movement or grain in each stone will change. Most people find this flow and blending of colors to be the most compelling reason for using granite.

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