Hello we are remodeling a house prior to move in.
Black marble vs black granite.
While the two materials are largely indistinguishable these stones known throughout the engraving industry as black marble and black granite do have some advantages over each other.
Commercial marble is typically available in variations of black and white.
Black granite has more small white flecks but is more suitable for floor installation.
The current kitchen is a little dark and perhaps outdated.
Whether you want a kitchen with stylish black countertops or a beautiful vanity top black granite is a great choice.
Black granite countertops are very stylish and easy to maintain.
Still harder than marble its black colour comes from its dominant minerals namely plagioclase and pyroxene.
Black granite may have whitish linear patterns or tiny specks that resemble stars in the night sky galaxy.
Granite vs marble comparison.
Granite is metamorphic or igneous made up of silica mica feldspar and quartz generally with a packed granular surface.
Black granite is made of gabbro rock.
Color varies from light to dark presented in flecks veins or solid patterns.
Marble for the kitchen which is more timeless aiko.
Black marble is somewhat better for photo reproduction.
When choosing countertops for your kitchen or bathroom granite and marble surfaces are popular choices.
On the opposite spectrum there is black granite.