What are the salient features & benefits of natural stone?
Nature’s Beauty! The extensive color selection and the uniqueness of each slab of granite, design possibilities are endless. Scratch Resistant Weighing in at a “7” on the ‘Measure Of Hardness Scale’ Natural Granite (Quartz) is the most scratch resistant countertop on the market today. The only materials harder are Diamond, Topaz and Sapphire. Extremely resistant to everyday normal abuse caused by objects such as knives, toys, keys etc. Heat Resistant Granite is naturally burn resistant withstanding temperatures up to 1200° F. So, if a building burns down the only thing left will be granite countertops! Since natural granite can withstand so much heat you do want to caution yourself against ‘thermal shock’ (going from a low temperature to a really high temperature in a short period of time). So, you still want to use good judgment in placing extremely hot pans on your countertop. Wear Resistant / Extremely Durable Because of granite’s natural characteristics being extremely hard, resist
