Granite Pavers - All you need to know

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Granite Pavers Best Natural Stone for Patio in
2019
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Introduction

• Granite is the most common used natural stone
  available in quarries across the world. Since the
  ancient days of human history, we are using
  granite as a favorite construction rock for
  indoor and outdoor applications. Thereby,
  everyone has some interests to explore more about
  Granite Rocks.

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Origin of Granite

• Granite has a felsic composition. It means it has
  origin in recent geologic time, so it found in
  upper strata of the earth. Mafic and ultra mafic
  rocks are denser than granite and found beneath
  the granite layer in a mental crust of the earth.
• Geochemically, granites have fractional
  crystallization, so they are rich in feldspar
  (Potassium) and quartz (Silica) as primary
  components. Based on the origin when granite
  derived from melted sediments (Sedimentation-origi
  n) those are rich in alkali feldspar, whereas,
  granite formed from melted basalt
  (Igneous-origin) those are rich in plagioclase
  feldspar. 

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Properties of Granite
Properties Values
Average Density 2.65 2.75 g/cm3 (165.4 171.7 lb./ft3
Compressive Strength 200 MPa
Viscosity near STP 36 1019 Pas
Melting temperature at ambient pressure 12151260 C (22192300 F)
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Why Granite the Best Natural Stone Pavers for
Patio-like Outdoor Applications in 2019

• Apart from physical properties, certain
  commercial characteristics render granites as the
  best paving material when you have chosen natural
  rocks as the indoor and outdoor construction
  projects. Lets check some of the most important
  properties.
• Size Shape of Granite Pavers
• Colors Available for Granite Paving
• Surface Treatments
• Maintenance
• Permeability
• Sustainability
• Aesthetic

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Granite Stone Design Ideas for Patios
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Smooth yet honed granite stone slabs used in a
grid layout. The silver-gray color of granite
encompassing in a dark gray granite stone belt
seems organized and attractive at first sight.
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Large flamed granite slabs with distinct and deep
grooves/grouts provide anti-skid yet eye soothing
surfaces.
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The brownish veins scattered in low density in
whitish granite slabs designed in a symmetrical
pattern looks dazzling in a modern patio and
steps to the lustrous grassland. 
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In A Nutshell

• Granite is a rich, pleasant, and aesthetically
  beautiful material gifted by nature. Granite is
  almost universally available material with
  adequate supply. If you feel that your stone
  supplier in your vicinity missing the stock of
  granite to meet your bespoke needs in the USA,
  World of Stones in Maryland is an ideal
  destination to get everything you expect, and
  even at highly competitive rates.

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Source

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