Is the granite? Benefits of granite The characteristics that must be known before use

Across the time for thousands of years it became one of the main materials used to create a place to collect wealth and the great cemetery of the great king of Egypt at the Great Pyramid of the "seven wonders of the world" . That can maintain the condition to the present day

Granite (Granite) is often used as the main material to create various architecture, both inside and building. Currently, granite has been part of the house. Both in the form of furniture And house decoration Unbelievable that from ordinary stones When transformed into a facilities that always appear around us And have you ever known that the story of an ordinary rock but is important to your lifestyle like that granite? How is it? And what makes this type of stone popular to date

The beginning of granite

The beginning of the granite is from Akani stone. The stone caused by the melting of the coolered lava. And crystallized under the enormous pressure under the earth's crust Until the rocks consist of large mineral crystals like granite The mineral composition inside the granite consists of quantity minerals in a minimum amount of 20% and 35% Fold Spa, while the remaining proportions can be caused by other minerals such as Michael Amfiron Blend or Prior Scene, etc. According to the cooling of these minerals. Is the background that makes the granite turn into stone that is strong and durable

We can find granite from all over the world. Which some countries can find granite in many places Therefore have more options to use, such as Italy and China Can find granite that has a unique characteristics Create a special and attractiveness in each area of ​​various regions.

Including in Thailand, there are many granite mines Which is often found in the area or large mountains in many provinces in Thailand Which is divided into 3 lines which are the Eastern metropolitan areas Central metropolitan area And the Western territory Each of the perimeter will have a unique characteristics. The chemistry of Granite is another characteristic that is unique to each genre. By the granite that is mainly popular It is Thai Granite, Khao Ton Phanom Sarakham, but there are still many other granite stones that can be found in Thailand.

Characteristics and types of granite Suthanthiology "The beauty of granite"

The color of granite is caused by various minerals. Found inside the stone Which depends on the amount and proportion of minerals that are assembled inside the stone For example If there is a potassium fold -planet as a component Will make the granite texture red or pink

While quartz minerals will make the stone white or gray.

For other colors such as yellow, caused by musk White. Black and green is caused by Amplolo minerals. And brown is caused by biotette In addition, in the brown part Dark gray and glittering points Caused by mineral minerals as an ingredient in the stone.

Which the granite can divide the pattern into 2 types, which are the types of points And lines

1. The type of score is caused by granite that takes a cool and cooling time in the crystallization process. Its pattern is like bringing the color on the stone. Is a small point or a large stone scales Which is a pattern that can be seen clearly 

2. Line pattern This type of granite often has patterns that appear around the stone. Which will have a form similar to the mineral pattern of marble But will still have a mineral scales Helps to show emotions that give more freedom than granite.

Combining the advantages and disadvantages of granite

strength

• Strong Resistant to scratches And various weather
• Resistant to heat resistant, heat resistant
• Can be installed in many points Both inside and outside
• The pattern is unique.
• Cheap starting price

weakness

• The stone face is still porous. Because it is still a natural rock Causing the stone coating before being installed

Benefits of granite

The main benefit of granite is a stone that is resistant to scratches. And resistant to the weather as well With quartz minerals and Fold Spa quite highly assembled Causing granite to have a hardness at the level of 6-6.5, which is considered very strong, so it can be used for both construction materials that require strength Or is a house decoration material that is both beautiful, unique and strength

Applying granite to use

With the strength of granite Therefore, it is suitable for use as a material for the construction of a stone -column building, which is very popular in various historic sites or even in modern buildings, it is also used in construction. Or will be a sign in front of the house, company sign or various government offices, it is widely used with granite with the durability of the stone

And can also be used in the house So that house lovers can enjoy various qualifications Both bringing to the floor Can support the weight very well As well as resistant to scratches and exposure to various acids For kitchen If you decide to choose granite to decorate your home space Whether in the wall, flooring or top -kitchen counter Certainly will not disappoint you. Proven from architecture And various buildings That uses granite as the main material Which is strong and durable Regardless of how many generations have passed, it is still durable and always accepted.

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