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Products Granite: a very hard natural igneous rock formation of visibly crystalline texture formed essentially of quartz and orthoclase or microcline and used especially for building and for monuments (Merriam Webster Dictionary) Granite comes in a wide variety of colors and designs. There are hundreds of colors to choose from and is mined from areas on every continent of the world including countries such as Brazil, India, China and The United States Of America. Granite is one of the most dense, durable and popular natural products on the market today. Uses include: countertops, vanities, fireplaces and shower surrounds and furniture.
Marble, although beautiful and strong, does not have the same density as most granites. In fact, it has to be mined much more carefully than granite, using machines rather than explosives in order to achieve a uniform finish. It is mined in countries such as Italy, Belgium, Spain, India and Great Brittain. Uses include: countertops, vanities fireplaces, shower surrounds and furniture. Soapstone: Soapstone is a very soft and very heavy rock. It has become increasingly popular in its use as a countertop. Over time, scratches and nicks will begin to show. However, this is part of its unique beauty. It can be oiled to give it a darker appearance and also bring out some of its beautiful veining. Some of the countries where it is mined are Portugal, Spain and Brazil. Uses include: countertops, vanities and fireplaces.
Travertine: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate (as aragonite or calcite) formed by deposition from spring waters or especially from hot springs (Merriam Webster Dictionary)Because Travertine usually has many cavities and holes, a filler such as color-matched epoxy must be used in order to hide these "flaws". However "flaws" so to speak, are part of the beauty and uniqueness of natural stone so some people choose to leave it as-is in order to retain a more rustic look. Color choice are limited with this stone. Uses include: vanities, flooring, fireplaces and furniture.
Limestone: a rock that is formed chiefly by accumulation of organic remains (as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is extensively used in building, and yields lime when burned (Merriam Webster Dictionary) Limestone is easily shaped and cut making it a popular building stone. Some limestones can be polished to a higher finish than others. It has come to be used frequently as a flooring stone. Uses include: vanities, flooring, fireplaces and furniture.
Slate: a dense fine-grained metamorphic rock produced by the compression of various sediments (as clay or shale) so as to develop a characteristic cleavage (Merriam Webster dictionary) Slate is a durable and weatherproof stone mostly used for roofing or flooring. However is does come in several colors depending on its mineral content and can be used on other applications such as countertops. Green slate can have a tendency to change color over a period of time. Uses: flooring, fireplaces vanities and furniture.
Onyx: a translucent chalcedony in parallel layers of different colors (Merriam Webster Dictionary) Onyx has become marginally popular for the consumer with a very particular taste. It has an interestingly translucent appearance setting itself apart from its counterparts. Uses: countertops, vanities and furniture.
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Marble: limestone that is more or less crystallized by metamorphism, that ranges from granular to compact in texture, that is capable of taking a high polish, and that is used especially in architecture and sculpture. (Merriam Webster Dictionary) 
a soft stone having a soapy feel and composed essentially of talc, chlorite, and often some magnetite (Merriam Webster Dictionary)
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