Granite Tile History

Granite Overview

Granite is a common type of intrusive, felsic, igneous rock which is granular and Phaneritic in texture. This rock consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar.

It is one of the hardest materials on earth. It is long lasting, durable, and available in any array of colors and textures. It remains the top choice for kitchen counter tops, and widely used for flooring and wall tile applications. Because of its exceptional strength, granite is well suited for exterior applications such as cladding, paving, and curbing, outperforming other materials in maintenance, physical characteristics, and lifespan.

MS International currently imports granite slabs and granite tiles from over 36 countries. Granite deposits can be found in most of the countries around the world. Major Granite producers are India, China, Brazil, Africa, USA etc. These countries have good deposits of popular materials exported to different parts of the world.

Granite Tile Overview