There are many benefits of using granite as a natural material for home decor. Granite is the absolutely most durable of all materials available for countertops. Granite countertops will not scratch, scorch or become damaged due to working directly on the countertop. Man-made countertop surfaces such as siltstone, Formica or wood veneer simply cannot compare to the quality of a granite countertop.
Because granite is heat resistant, it will not burn or leave scorch marks if exposed to hot pans or pots. Man-made countertop surfaces contain a percentage of petrochemicals like plastic, which immediately show burn marks which are impossible to remove. Granite is the hardest stone nature has to offer, coming second only to the diamond.
Apart from granite countertops durability, another good reason to purchase granite is its natural elegant appearance. Granite is made from rising lava from volcanoes which solidified and slowly cooled over millions of years under the earth’s crust.
