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FACTS
on Marble and Granite
SIMILAR TRAITS:
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Marble and Granite are stone formations
millions of years old.
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Both can be cut and edged into any
number of shapes to accommodate your unique needs.
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Both have a beautiful range of colors
each unique to the stone of choice.
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Marble and Granite are quarried, cut
into 3/4" or 1 1/4" thick slabs, polished to a high gloss
finish, (alternate finishes are available) and shipped.
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Both will LAST for generations if
properly maintained.
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Cost of both do not compare to the
performance, durability, and longevity of these exquisite accent
stones. Natural stone adds value to the home.
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Comparing marble and granite to
synthetics is like comparing diamonds to costume jewels.
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Marble and Granite should always be
fabricated and installed by specialists.
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Both are sealed with a silicone
impregnator while in fabrication, which adds to water and grease
resistance.
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Maintenance of Marble and Granite
includes a routine application of silicone spray wax to enhance shine
(weekly), and dry dusting (as needed).
DIFFERENCES:
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Marble is a metamorphic recrystallized
stone formed by the combination of intense heat and pressure.
Foreign substances trapped in this process contribute to the extremely
wide range of colors and veining. Granite is an igneous rock
that was melted like volcanic lava, never surfaced on the earth, then
slowly cooled and crystallized. Granite's speckled appearance
can include a wide range of color.
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Marble is elegant and luxurious.
Granite is functional, durable and quite striking.
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Marble is ideal for bathrooms,
vanities, shower walls, tub decks and flooring. Granite works
harder on kitchen counter tops, islands, bar tops, and
tables.
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Marble has a softer, less stain
resistant surface an should be treated like fine furniture. With
any Marble, use coasters, wipe spills immediately, and use extreme
care with citric acids, alcohol's and oils. Granite is a
worry free surface
under normal usage, which means no chipping, cracking or
scratching. Granite surfaces require a cutting board to protect
knives from becoming dull.
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