Why is granite the best choice for countertop ?
The answer lies in the true and purest difference between the basic stone groups we sell. If we can impart an understanding of these differences we can increase the chance that the end user will be happy with the stone selected – and more than anything else, that’s the key to our success. The two most important words we need to remember are “carbonate” and “silicate”. Simply stated, the important difference is that a carbonate is acid sensitive and a silicate is not. A silicate, like granite, for example, does not react to acid. If we take a lemon (citric acid), something found regularly in our kitchens, and squeeze the juice onto the stone, nothing happens. If we take the same lemon and squeeze the juice onto a carbonate, such as marble, the stone starts to dissolve immediately. Like Tums, also a calcium carbonate, the stone neutralizes the acid quickly so the damage is not deep. Unfortunately though, the damage will be the loss of the smooth finished surface. Acids will do more damag
