Granite

Granite is one of the mineral stones with high strength and power among the building stones. This stone is found in the colors of Building Stone white, pink, red, green, gray, black and etc. Due to the high resistance of this stone against heat and thermal, it is used in in interior facades, especially in kitchens and in bathroom and restroom due to insulating against the water.

At the time of purchasing suitable stones for your building, whether it be granite or any other type, you face various types of building stones with the best quality and most competitive prices at Stone Center 7 Holding either in person or online. In the following article, we will consider this durable and tough but beautiful and attractive stone. Stay with us.

What is Granite?

This beautiful granite stone with coarse and fine grains could be considered as one of the wonders of creation. These igneous rocks are actually formed by the gradual cooling of molten materials beneath the Earth's surface. Another name used for granite stones is rough stone .

Granite stone is primarily composed of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, and biotite. By the higher percentage of quartz and feldspar minerals, the overall color of the stone will be lighter and if the amount of mica, amphibole, and biotite minerals is higher, the overall color of the stone will be darker.

Types of Granite Stones

Granite stones, like all mineral stones, are offered in various types to the market based on their characteristics. Here are some of the main types of granite stones:

1- Chinese Granite :This type of granite is commonly used for interior facades and has very high durability.

2- Borujerd Granite : The high resistance of Borujerd granite stones allows them to be used in exterior spaces of buildings. These stones are extracted from the mines in Lorestan province.

3- Natanz Granite : With a highly polished and glossy surface, Natanz granite stones almost do not absorb any dust. Due to this special feature, these granite stones are usually used in hallways, lobbies, and floors of buildings. Moreover, these stones are highly resistant to water penetration.

4- Tibad Granite : In comparison to other granite stones that their porosity is considered as weakness, Tibad granite stones have much lower porosity. Additionally, compared to other granite stones, Taibad granite stones have a much wider range of colors.

5- White Granite : This category of stones is among the most durable and popular granite stones, and due to their light color, they are widely used for tables, floors, walls, etc.

6- Black Granite : Silica is used in the production of black granite stones, which is the main reason for its strength and high resistance. Black granite is used for interior facades and surfaces.

7- Golestan Granite : The high resistance of Golestan granite against high pressure, cold, heat, rain, and frost has made it very popular for exterior facades of buildings. The background color of Golestan granite is white and bright with fine and coarse black and dark grains.

8- Golden Black Granite : Similar to other stones, this granite has high strength, durability, and low water absorption and making it suitable for interior spaces, elevators, staircases, etc. The surface color of this granite is black with golden veins.

What is Granite stone?

Granite is a type of igneous rock that has medium to coarse grains and is composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica. The color of this rock depends on its minerals and usually is seen in pink, gray, brown, black, etc.

This rock forms from the cooling of magma (molten masses) and it's weight equivalent to 2756 kilograms per cubic meter, it is considered one of the hardest and most resistant rocks.

Granite Prices

Granite stones are difficult to cut due to their very high hardness, and processing them will cost much more compared to limestone stones.

However, it is not possible to specify an exact price for granite stones in general because the prices vary and depending on specific colors, sizes, type of mining location, and the quality of the stones.

Nevertheless, according to the rates announced in early 2023, the price per square meter of granite stones started from 220,000 Tomans and continued up to 3,600,000 Tomans.

Among these types of stones, Mashhad Pearl Granite has the lowest price, while Pomegranate Green Granite is recognized as the most expensive type of granite stone.

The price of black granite

The price of black granite stone varies and depending on factors such as sizes and thickness. The price per square meter of black granite stone starts at 1,596,000 Tomans and goes up to 3,368,000 Tomans.

The price of white granite stone

which is very versatile and high-quality, ranges from 270,000 to 320,000 Tomans for per square meter.

Advantages and disadvantages of granite stones

Granite stones, like any other product in the market, have their own specific advantages and disadvantages. In the following, we discuss the positive features of granite stones and the importance of using them in the construction industry.

• High durability and strength

Due to the exceptional durability of granite stones, they are used for landscaping buildings and external facades. However, granite stones are not only limited to the exterior spaces of buildings.

The beautiful appearance of these stones has always been a focus for construction contractors and customers in beautifying bathrooms and kitchens.

• Completely waterproof

Contrary to travertine stones, granite stones are completely waterproof. This is why you can comfortably use granite stones in bathrooms and sanitary services.

• Resistant to heat

Granite is highly resistant to heat. Therefore, when using this stone in the exterior facades of buildings, there is no need to worry about its shape changing due to sunlight exposure or the stones breaking due to heat.

The high resistance of granite stones to heat has led many construction contractors to use these stones, especially in kitchen spaces, particularly next to gas stoves.

Even placing a very hot dish directly on the surface of granite stone will not cause any scratching or damage to the stone surface.

• Resistant to dirt and stains

Due to the exceptionally polished surface of granite stones, they are resistant to any stains and dirt.

Disadvantages of granite stones

After reviewing the advantages and positive features of granite stones, it is better to explain some of the disadvantages of using granite stones:

• Porosity and water penetration

Due to the numerous holes and cracks on the surface of granite stones, waterproofing the surface of these stones is of great importance.

• Limitations in choosing the color of granite stones

The color range of granite slabs is very limited, and you have limited options for choosing the color of these stones.

• The high weighting

The heaviness of granite stones adds a significant amount of weight to the structure and foundation, which is often not preferred by construction contractors.

• Being carcinogenic

if granite stones are exposed to radioactive waves, they may create a magnetic field and increase the emission of X-ray and gamma rays. This is why the use of these stones is prohibited in hospital construction.

Purchasing granite stones from the Stone Center 7 Holding

Granite stones are commonly used in both interior and exterior building facades due to their unique beauty. However, beauty is not the only factor considered in the construction industry.

For instance, the carcinogenic nature of granite stones cover their beauty and lead to their rejection in many cases for indoor spaces.

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