Why does Granite Come in Different Colours?

Quick and easy geology lesson highlights granite's various shades. Granite is one of the finest countertop surfaces available. Have you ever wondered why granite comes in different colours and what that means? Let's shine a spotlight on granite's glorious grains to learn how this premium stone surface came to be. Granite is a type of igneous rock. That means that it was derived, or solidified, from molten (melted) rock. Igneous rock is distinguished from sedimentary rock. That type of rock is made up of [...]