Everyone wants their houses and especially the kitchen and the Washrooms, to look clean and beautiful. When it comes to choosing the countertops for the kitchen, what’s better than Granite or Marbles.
Marble vs Granite
The difference between Marble and Granite is that they have different types of origin. Marble is a metamorphic rock made up of high pressure and heat, whereas Granite is an igneous rock and made from the solidification of molten magma as a result of volcanic activity. Also, Marble needs more maintenance than Granite.
Marble has a veins-like appearance and has good porosity. It is used mainly for the countertops of the kitchen and bathroom and is typical of grayish-white color.
Granite is very hard and durable. It has more of a shiny and glossy appearance. It has a fleck-like and granular appearance.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Marble | Granite |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | It gives a classy and timeless look with has colorful variations that resemble swirling veins. | It also comes with different color variations, but it generally has a more granular and fleck-like appearance. |
| Origin | It is a metamorphic stone and formed when the limestone is put through a high amount of heat and pressure, which happens near Earth’s crust. | It is an igneous rock that is formed by the slow crystallization and solidification of molten magma deep within the Earth’s surface. |
| Strength and Durability | Marble is more porous than Granite and thus more susceptible to scratches and spills. It is less durable than Granite. | Since Granite is less porous than Marble, It is more durable and resistant to heat. It doesn’t get easily scratched and discolored. |
| Maintenance | Since Marble is more porous and not so durable, It requires a lot of maintenance. It requires sealing frequently. | Since it is more durable, It requires less maintenance as compared to Marble. For granite, sealing can be done once a year. |
| Resistance | Whether it’s stain, moisture, or heat, Marble is porous, and that’s why it is not resistant to all of the above. | It is durable and thus has good resistance to heat, stain, and moisture. It is tougher than Marble. |
What is Marble?
Marble is a solid grayish white-colored, metamorphic stone that is used as countertops in washrooms or kitchens. It has an appearance like swirling veins due to the impurities and has consistent colors.
Apart from that, It requires much more maintenance and care. Due to its less durable nature, it is mainly used for fewer traffic areas like in bathrooms where it can be used in flooring, shower walls, tub decks, etc.
What is Granite?
Granite is an igneous, durable, and hard rock that is formed from the crystallization of molten magma. Its durable and less porous nature gives it an edge and is more preferred.
It doesn’t become easily dull and discolored when using it over time. Its hardness measures 6-7 on the Mohs scale. It requires less maintenance and needs sealants once a year.
It has also been used for thousands of years, and it is evident from the historical structure made of granite white is standing till today.
Main Differences Between Marble and Granite
- Marble is more porous than Granite, and thus Marble is not very resistant to heat, moisture, stain, or scratch, whereas the less porosity of Granite makes it hard and resistant to moisture, heat, stain, etc.
- Both Granite and Marble need maintenance, but since marble is less durable and resistant, it requires more maintenance, either cleaning or sealing.
References
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921509306000451
- https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/ract-2016-2690/html
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