Granite Crafts

Granite is a very hard igneous or metamorphic rock with a crystalline appearance. It is formed within the earth when magma cools down gradually under intense pressure. Though it has a dense grain and is the hardest stone, it is found in a variety of colors and textures.

It is used as a building material in flooring and pavements. Black granite is considered the best for counter tops and kitchen slabs. Granite can be ground in various shapes though very intricate carving is not possible. Its luxurious texture and fine polish give it the grace. Various landscaping figurines of birds and animals, fountains and bird bath etc can be carved out of the stone.

There are three basic varieties of granite based on their composition namely Biotite-granite, Hornblende-granite, Tourmaline-granite. The shade can be hundreds ranging from deep black to green, blue, crème, yellow and hordes of other granite shades.

Granite quarries exist in Rajasthan, Bangalore, Chickmaglur, Hassan, Kolar, Mysore, , Bellary Raichur and at many other locations. Granite is obtained by cutting, digging or blasting the rocks. Granite has to be dressed, cut and polished appropriately before use.