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Granite is basically an igneous rock which is hard and durable. It is shiny and stain resistant. Granite may be a bit expensive than other stones but the advantage over-rule the monetary consideration.

Granite can be used at different places like kitchen and bathroom worktops: the kitchen is a place prone to stains and spillage. As granite is resistant to stains and can be cleaned easily, thus it is suitable for kitchen. The bathroom has a lot of water usage. Other building materials can rot easily except granite.

Fireplace: granite is formed due to heat thus it is heat resistant and can endure a lot of heat. Therefore it is a suitable stone for fireplace and mantle.

Floors: granite is hard and can sustain heavy weight thus makes it an ideal material for the floors having many footfalls. It can be used for the floors of hotels, offices and parks.

Thus, if you are looking for a long lasting building material then there is nothing better than granite.