Comparison Between Different Stone Surfaces
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| Granite | |
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What is It? |
100% natural stone, a coarse-grained igneous rock formed from magma & quarried within the earth |
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Appearance |
Polished finish - unique in colour and patterning |
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Colours |
Wide selection of natural colours |
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Heat Resistant |
Highly |
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Scratch Resistant |
Highly |
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Stain Resistant |
Average |
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Chip Resistant |
Average |
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Non-Porous (will not absorb moisture) |
Above average |
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Cleanliness |
One of the most bacteria-resistant surfaces |
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Requires Periodic Sealing |
Yes |
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| Quartz | |
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What is It? |
Man-made stone: 80% to 85% quartz, polymer resins & pigments compacted under intense vibration, vacuum, & pressure into dense, non-porous slabs |
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Appearance |
Polished finish - consistent and uniform colour and patterning |
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Colours |
Wide selection of man-made colours |
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Heat Resistant |
Above average |
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Scratch Resistant |
Highly |
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Stain Resistant |
Above average |
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Chip Resistant |
Above average |
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Non-Porous (will not absorb moisture) |
Highly |
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Cleanliness |
Very resistant to bacteria due to non-porous nature |
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Requires Periodic Sealing |
No |
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| Marble | |
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What is It? |
100% natural stone, a metamorphic rock formed by the metamorphism of limestone |
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Appearance |
Polished finish - unique in colour and patterning |
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Colours |
Wide selection of natural colours |
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Heat Resistant |
Average |
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Scratch Resistant |
Average |
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Stain Resistant |
Poor |
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Chip Resistant |
Average |
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Non-Porous (will not absorb moisture) |
Poor |
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Cleanliness |
Not as easy to clean & maintain |
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Requires Periodic Sealing |
Yes |
