Different Categories of Granite Worktops.

We all are aware of the different grades for wood as wood had been used traditionally since years to create different furniture and floors in homes. Just like wood, there are also different varieties of granite. Granite can be classified mainly into different categories depending upon various factors like

• The country where they are formed and sourced,
• Amount of specific minerals deposited in the granite while its formation,
• Total thickness of the granite,
• Colour and grain patterns formed within the granite
• Some synthesized forms depending on the fashion trend

These are some of the factors that decide what category of granite will a particular lot will be. Most commonly granite are found into four or five major categories. Depending on the factors the price of the granite starts varying for each category, with the highest price at the top category, decreasing down the tier.

Many buyers are not aware of these classes of granite and differences of one from other while choosing their worktops. As a matter of fact, many lower classes of granite have nicer appearance than the higher category granite. Depending upon the varying tastes of individuals it is recommended to always go through the different categories of granite before deciding on the one of your choice. Almost all variety of granite worktops have the same physical and chemical properties and are equally durable and long lasting. Thus if the costlier one doesn’t suit your pocket, you can pick up a cheaper option which will equally have the same properties and thus almost same elegance.