About
granite Formed from magma granite is a hard and tough igneous rock. It is a normal, geological, source of radiation in the natural environment. Used extensively as a dimension stone and as flooring tiles in public and commercial buildings and monuments . Many million years ago under the earth granite was formed and appeared as the world’s most durable stone.
Granite blocks
Large masses of granite are known as granite blocks. These large masses of blocks are farther shaped and molded serving different purposes.They are available in a wide variety of shapes , sizes, colors , designs , patterns and textures.
Uses
Using these blocks an array of beautifully chiseled artifacts can also be crafted out. The granite blocks are mostly used for sawing them into the slabs and tiles of varying sizes.
Prominent places
Some areas in India which are renowned for manufacturing of granite are Kashmir , Rajasthan , Uttar Pradesh and Jaipur .
Salient features
Salient features of granite blocks are :
- Low water absorption
- High hardness
- Excellent weather durability
- Toughness
