Cosmo Black Granite Countertop

Upgrade your kitchen with Cosmo Black Granite Countertop. This high-quality granite countertop boasts durability and sophistication, adding value to your home. With its sleek black finish, it will elevate the look of any kitchen. Plus, its resistance to heat and scratches makes it a practical and stylish choice.

Feature	Details
Product	Cosmo Black Granite Countertop
Material	Cosmo Black Granite
Surface	Polished, Honed, Leathered
Thickness	2cm, 2.5cm, (2+2)cm, 3cm, etc.
Finished Products	Floor Tiles, Wall Cladding, Countertops, Windowsills, Special-Shaped Tiles, Small Slabs, Swimming Pool Coping, Stairs, Steps, Wall Panel Paver, Flooring, Veneers, Slabs, Coping Tiles, Bathtub etc.
Application	Hotel, Villa, Apartment, Office Building, Hospital, School, Mall, Sports Venues, Leisure Facilities, Supermarket, Warehouse, Workshop, Park, Farmhouse, Courtyard, etc.
Color	White, Black
Vanity Top Size	25×19×3/4", 31×19×3/4", 37×19×3/4", 43×19×3/4", 49×19×3/4", 61×19×3/4", 25×22×3/4", 31×22×3/4", 37×22×3/4", 43×22×3/4", 49×22×3/4", 61×22×3/4", or custom sizes.
Kitchen Top Size	Countertop: 96"x26"x3/4", 108"x 26" x3/4", etc. Peninsula: 36"x78", 28"x96", 28"x108", etc. Island: 36"x84", 36"x96", 36"x108", etc. Snack Bar: 12"x96", 16"x96", 108"x18" , etc.

 

Formation and Characteristics of White and Black Granite Kitchen Counters

Diversity of Granite

Granite is one of the most widely used natural stones, with hundreds of varieties distinguished by pattern and color. The formation process of granite results in its rich textures and unique speckled patterns, making it a preferred choice for kitchen counters and interior decor.

Common Characteristics of White and Black Granite

• White and black granite kitchen counters typically have speckled patterns rather than colored stripes.
• These patterns are formed naturally through geological processes over millions of years.
• The magic of nature plays a crucial role in shaping granite, giving it its unique appearance and durability.

Geological Formation of Granite

Early Earth Formation:

1. • The Earth was formed from the fractionation, collapse, and condensation of the primordial solar nebula.
   • High-energy planetesimals collided with the primitive Earth, converting motion energy into heat energy.
   • This heat was trapped within the Earth’s core due to increasing pressure and radioactive decay from elements like uranium, thorium, and potassium.

Basaltic Magma Formation:

1. • The early Earth's crust was rich in iron, magnesium, and silicon, leading to the formation of basaltic magma.
   • As this magma cooled, it formed the basaltic layers of the oceanic crust.

Granite Formation:

• • When basalt melted again, lighter elements (silicon and aluminum) separated and rose to the surface, forming silico-alumina magma.
  • This magma eventually cooled, leading to the formation of granite layers, which make up the continental crust.
  • Over time, repeated melting and cooling cycles enriched the silicon and aluminum content, refining the granite composition.

Granite vs. Basalt

Feature	Granite (Continental Crust)	Basalt (Oceanic Crust)
Main Components	Silicon, Aluminum	Iron, Magnesium
Density	Lower	Higher
Cooling Process	Slow Cooling	Rapid Cooling
Texture	Speckled	Fine-Grained

Factors Influencing Granite Appearance

The color and pattern variations in white and black granite depend on:

• Original melt composition
• Magma cooling rate
• Crystal nucleation rate
• Pressure changes
• Volatile substance content
• Fluid viscosity

These geological processes, combined with melting and water interaction, lead to the formation of uniform speckled textures seen in granite today.