Granite exists in many colours and patterns – varying from deep black to warm brown. Granite has been used in important buildings for over thousands of years. The pyramids in Egypt for example, are built largely of this beautiful stone type. Granite is formed deep under the earth’s crust, when magna cools down and is pressed under high pressure. This results in highly durable material, that is perfect for many use cases. That is why it is one of the most used stone types for kitchen countertops. Accidentally putting a warm pan on a granite countertop doesn’t give any problems.