Uses of Granite Stones

As a building stone

Since many years from now, granite is being used as a building stone. In England, granite was commonly used as a foundation stone for homes. It is also significantly being used as a building stone and as floor tiles in the construction of various historic buildings, commercial structures and public buildings. Because of its resistance to heat, high durability and aesthetic qualities, granite is a popular choice for kitchen worktops and countertops.

Engineering

Since polished granite stone is impermeable and relatively unreceptive, its surface is used to establish a plane of reference in many engineering purposes.

Used in memorials and for gravestones

Granite is also used in many areas granite gravestones and memorials. It is hard stone and thus requires skill and precision to carve by hand. However, now a days carving is done by using computer-controlled rotary bits and sandblasting over a rubber stencil which leaves any kind of artwork or epitaph including letters, numbers or symbols exposed on the granite stone.

Rock Climbing

For its gradient steepness, friction and reverberation granite rocks have become one of the most prized rocks by rock climbers. Some of the venues well-known for granite climbing around the world include the Mont Blanc massif, parts of the Karakoram, India, the Fitzroy Massif, the Cornish coast etc.