In history we see that humans have been using granite for millennia. Do you know what makes the material so special and valuable?
Before understanding why granite is such a special and valuable product, it is important to understand what takes it to this level. What makes it imposing are its characteristics. Common granite is a magmatic rock, also known as igneous. It is the end result of the lavas of volcanoes that are expelled from the deepest parts of the Earth’s crust. Granite is the end result after the cooling of the lavas. Therefore, it is an extremely hard rock that is resistant to scratches and stains.
It is composed of a set of minerals, where three stand out, which are feldspar, mica and quartz. The feldspar pigments promote the coloration of the rock which can be white, red, light yellow or green.
Do you want to know more about the history of granite? Keep reading this article!
WHEN AND WHERE DID THE USE OF GRANITE BEGIN ?
Humans have been using this ornamental rock for millennia. It all began in the Neolithic Period, that is, 8 thousand years before the birth of Jesus Christ. Its use began where America, Europe and Asia are now located. In other words, it was Egypt that discovered and started using the first granite quarries.
WHERE WAS GRANITE USED ?
Already in the Paleolithic period, 200 cities were inhabited by primitive men. In one place in Russia, the use of this material was made intensively for the construction of houses and tombs. It was also used in the construction of huge pyramids in Egypt. The Pyramid of Keops, for example, is 147 meters high, built with 2.3 million pieces of limestone.
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SIENA WHITE GRANITE AND WHERE CAN IT BE USED ?
Siena® White Granite is a light-colored product with light nuances and is suitable for composing delicate and refined environments. It is a high-quality material that is very durable. Its coloring allows it to be applied in daring decoration projects, as it combines with different colors in very specific details.
Adhering to the use of granite is to make a huge investment in the work due to its high durability. It is one of the most requested types of materials by architects, who invest value in their projects. Branco Siena®, for example, is highly accepted in the market, as it is a highly selected material, which has the profile to be requested in the most demanding projects. It is a material widely used in the manufacture of bathrooms, kitchens, sinks, floors, tables, counters, etc.
After knowing the whole history of granite, it became easier to understand why the product is one of the most sought after elements to compose the environments of houses, apartments and institutions. In addition to promoting beauty and sophistication, Granito Branco Siena® is a product that withstands intense traffic without damaging it and does not oxidize. It is one of the most used timeless materials in bold and innovative architectural projects in the contemporary world.
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