What are the Different Types Of Granite?

Granite is a volcanic rock formed by the condensation of magma below the surface, and its main components are feldspar and quartz. Granite is not easy to weather, beautiful in color, and its appearance and color can be maintained for more than a hundred years. Due to its high hardness and wear resistance, it is not only used for high-level architectural decoration projects and hall floors, but also the first choice for outdoor carvings. Below Goldtop will take you to different types of granite:
different types of granite:

There are many types of granite, and the types are different according to different division methods:

1. According to the mineral composition

According to the mineral composition, the types of granite are as follows:

Hornblende granite:

Hornblende granite is a dark variety of granite that is suitable for all weathers, so it is suitable for any use.

Biotite granite:

There are many colors of biotite granite, and it is one of the granites widely used in construction. It is the hardest of all granites and is suitable for both indoors and outdoors.

Talc granite:

Steatite granite is one of the lesser known forms of granite because it does not resist natural forces (wind, rain) well. This makes it less suitable for flooring, countertops, and exterior use, only for decorative purposes.

Electrical Granite:

Electric granite comes in a variety of colors, except colorless and white, which are extremely rare. This type of granite is ideal for places that don't have a lot of traffic because it's all about the softness of the type.

2. According to the types of minerals contained

According to the types of minerals contained, granite can be divided into: black granite, muscovite granite, hornblende granite, dimica granite, etc.
3. Divided by structure

According to the structure and structure of granite, it can be divided into: fine-grained granite, medium-grained granite, coarse-grained granite, porphyritic granite, porphyritic granite, crystal cave granite, gneissic granite and black golden sand granite.

4. Classified according to the accessory minerals contained

According to the accessory minerals, granite can be divided into: cassiterite-containing granite, niobium-ironite-containing granite, beryllium-containing granite, lepidolite granite, tourmaline granite, etc.

5. Divide by color

According to the color of granite, it can be divided into six series: red, black, green, flower, white and yellow.

Red series include: Sichuan Red and China Red in Sichuan; Cenxi Red and Sanbao Red in Guangxi; Royal Concubine Red and Orange Red in Lingqiu, Shanxi; Rushan Red and General Red in Shandong; Hetang Red, Luoyuan Red, Shrimp Red in Fujian, etc. .

The black series includes: Black King Kong, Chifeng Black, and Yulin Black from Inner Mongolia; Jinan Qing from Shandong, Sesame Black from Fujian, Fuding Black from Fujian, etc.

The green series includes: Shandong Tai'an Green; Jiangxi Shanggao's bean green and light green;

The flower series include: chrysanthemum green, snow flower green, and Yunli plum from Yanshi, Henan; black flowers on a white background from Haiyang, Shandong, and so on.

The white series includes: sesame white from Fujian, white hemp from Hubei, white hemp from Shandong, etc.

The yellow series includes: Fujian Rust Stone, Xinjiang Kala Mailijin, Jiangxi Chrysanthemum Yellow, Hubei Pearl Jute, etc.
Goldtop reminds: When choosing granite stone for home decoration, it is best to divide it according to the mineral composition of granite, and choose suitable decoration materials according to the characteristics of granite. If you want to know more about granite, you can contact us by email!