Information and facts about graniteWritten by Joey Lewitin
Continued from page 1 CHARACTERISTICS Granite is generally soft in color, although feldspar can cause it to take on darker grey or pink hues. It is a relatively light stone that has a high durability and strength.USES Granite is widely used in flooring and counter tops. It has a very “rustic” feel and can add to a room’s décor in an understated way. Granite can also be crafted into house wares, or used as sidings. It has been a popular material in formation of homes and buildings since ancient times, and its strength made it useful in defensive building settings.

Joey Lewitin is an author and webmaster. His website The Real Stone Drink Coaster Store offers coasters in a wide variety of colors and stones
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You want to try and avoid any coaster that is too flashy. Coasters will have an effect on a room, but you want that effect to be subdued. The coaster should not be center of attention, it should merely add to effect of a room. Matching colors and materials is often best way to go when deciding on a coaster set to buy.

Joey Lewitin is an author and webmaster. His website The Real Stone Drink Coaster Store offers coasters in a wide variety of colors and stones
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