Frost Your Kitchen With Granite Countertops!



Granite countertops are often considered the “jewelry” of a kitchen because they just seem to add that final touch. While every granite color is unique because of  its varying mineral composition, some granites are actually considered “gem stones” because they are rare, or hard-to-find.  

Some granites also contain the mineral pyrite, an iron sulfide, which is also known as, “Fools Gold.” Granites that contain pyrite, often have a metallic luster, and contain brassy, yellow flecks that make them stand out, especially in direct light. 

No matter what granite color you select for your kitchen, you can be sure it will stand out with its natural beauty.

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Following are a few photos of a Black Galaxy kitchen that contains “pyrite” that I wanted to share:

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Posted in Granite on July 20th, 2009 by Barb | | 1 Comments



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  1. Chelsea said,

    on August 18th, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    I completely agree, granite counters are the final touch to any kitchen. I like your comparison to jewelery, because it is so true! Thanks!

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