Marble vs granite

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Marble vs granite 

  • Marble is very soft than granite is very hard 
  • Granite is used in elevation,bathroom flatform and window or frame while marble is used in only flooring
  • Granite is pre-polished(full polished) while marble is unpolished
  • Marble can be polished easily after fixing it but granite can not be polished after fixing because granite requires heavy pressure while polishing.
  • Marble flooring joints you can not  identify but granite joints you can identify easily.
  • Granite is used in heavy traffic of people just like bus stands, railway stations and malls while marble is used in private areas like houses,flats and farmhouses etc.
  • Granite turns very hot during summer weather while marble is less than granite 
  • Marble price starts from 20/-sq feet upto 2000/sq feet but granite price starts from 60/-sq feet upto 600/-sq feet.
  • Granite has various colour ranges but marble has only limited colour options.

Commons in Marble vs granite 

  • Both are used for interior and exterior flooring 
  • Marble vs granite has same gst -18%
  • Both stone has available in slab size 
  • Both are natural stone 
  • Both are extracted after mining 
  • Both are from block 
  • Both stones have the same processing from mining to process units.
  • Both are long lasting life 
  • Both has durability is same 
  • Marble and granite are multi uses stone
  • Both stone are available in big slab 

Makrana marble 

Makrana marble has a starting quality name – kumari ,kumar has two colors- grey and brown. Makrana marble has 90% calcium,

 Makrana kumari has four quality 

  1. Matabar kumari 
  2. Sona kumari
  3. kanya kuamri 
  4. Makran kumari 

Makrana marble quality name 

  • Kumari 
  • Alberta 
  • Dungri 

Marble and Granite up to popular Natural stone which have been in the construction industry for a long time. In this article we are going to discuss the differences and similarities between marble and Granite.

Marble vs granite different 

 Marble Granite 
OriginMetamorphic rock formed from recrystallised carbonAn igneous rock formed of magma deep within the earth
AppearanceVeins that swiri through the stone Fleck-like granular appearance
Color Mostly available in black & graniteVariety of different colours
CompositionCalcareous stone mainly calcium carbonate travertine, limestone & onyxSiliceous stone mainly of silica ,quartz slate sandstone
Durability Less durable Very durable
Strength Hardness 3 to 5Hardness of 6 to 7
porositySofter & more porousHard & solid
Formation Was once limestone change due to intense heat and pressureWas moiten and formed as it cooled deep within earth
Resistance to acidic foods Sensitive to acids Granite is acid resistance 
Stain resistance Permanent staining Capable of resisting virtually all stains
Padding of colors

Susceptible to fading of color dular overtime 

Irreversible process major drawback 

Retain its color
Heat Susceptible to heat Resistant to heat
Sealans Twice a year Once in two years
Uses Less traffic area like bathroom,shower wall, tuf area and flooring Kitchen countertop, where high foot activity 
May be damaged by deaning liquidsDamaged by cleaning liquids, use gentle dish soaps Stain resisting properties
Cost Depends on many factors expensive as compared to granite Usually less expensive than marble 
Sratch Resistant Get a scratch with knifeMostly scratch resistant
Maintenance Need maintenance Need maintenance 

Which one is better 

Marble or granite there is no one best material it all depends on the athletic you prefer and how much metals you are willing to do if you need a good and affordable design you can go for marble but if you are looking for a long term durable solution and can spend some money as well going for granite and spending on it is not a bad option 

Marble price list 
S.no.Name Rate 
1Premium morwad white marble 120/-sq feet
2Makrana pure white marble 500/- sq feet
3White indian statuario marble 150/-sq feet
4White sangmarmar marble 500/-sq feet
5Zanjhar white marble 55/-sq feet
6Ambaji white marble 90/-sq feet
7Makrana white marble 500/-sq feet
8Banswara purple marble 70/-sq feet
9Talai white marble slab70/-sq feet
10Udaipur pink marble 40/-sq feet
11Dark green 45/-sq feet
12Spider green 55/-sq feet
13Rainforest marble 130/-sq feet
14Goldino marble 90/-sq feet
15Antique rainforest 125/-sq feet
16Makrana  premium brown alberta marble 320/-sq feet
18Makrana dungari brown albeta 100/-sq feet
19Dungri marble 75/-sq feet
20Kumari marble 35/-sq feet
  • Extra charge 
  • Gst -18%
  • Loading -200/-tone

Transport cost extra 

Granite price list
S.no.Name Price 
1Absolute black granite 200/-sq feet
2Black galaxy granite 190/-sq feet
3Black granite leather finish 150/-sq feet
4Black pearl granite 450/-sq feet
5Majestic black granite 78/-sq feet
6Premium black granite 300/-sq feet
7Premium rajasthan black granite 90/-sq feet
8Telephone black granite 250/-sq feet
9Alaska white granite 180/-sq feet
10Ice white granite 200/-sq feet
11Jasmine white granite 115/-sq feet
12Kashmiri white granite 210/-sq feet
13Nova white granite 170/-sq feet
14Pearl white granite 66/-sq feet
15White galaxy granite 185/-sq feet
16Corona pink granite 68/-sq feet
17Gold dunes granite 190/-sq feet
18Ivory gold granite 200/-sq feet
19Madurai gold granite 175/-sq feet
20Mint green granite 190/-sq feet

Extra charge 

  • Gst -18%
  • Loading -200/-tone
  • Transport cost extra 

Commons in marble vs granite 

  • Both are used for interior and exterior flooring 
  • Marble and granite has same gst -18%
  • Both stone has available in slab size 
  • Both are natural stone 
  • Both are extracted after mining 
  • Both are from block 
  • Both stones have the same processing from mining to process units.
  • Both are long lasting life 
  • Both has durability is same 
  • Marble and granite are multi uses stone
  • Both stone are available in big slab 

Makrana marble 

Makrana marble has a starting quality name – kumari ,kumar has two colors- grey and brown. Makrana marble has 90% calcium,

 Makrana kumari has four quality 

  1. Matabar kumari 
  2. Sona kumari
  3. kanya kuamri 
  4. Makran kumari 

Makrana marble quality name 

  • Kumari 
  • Alberta 
  • Dungri 

Marble and Granite up to popular Natural stone which have been in the construction industry for a long time. In this article we are going to discuss the differences and similarities between marble and Granite.

 

Marble and granite different 

 Marble Granite 
OriginMetamorphic rock formed from recrystallised carbonAn igneous rock formed of magma deep within the earth
AppearanceVeins that swiri through the stone Fleck-like granular appearance
Color Mostly available in black & graniteVariety of different colours
CompositionCalcareous stone mainly calcium carbonate travertine, limestone & onyxSiliceous stone mainly of silica ,quartz slate sandstone
Durability Less durable Very durable
Strength Hardness 3 to 5Hardness of 6 to 7
porositySofter & more porousHard & solid
Formation Was once limestone change due to intense heat and pressureWas moiten and formed as it cooled deep within earth
Resistance to acidic foods Sensitive to acids Granite is acid resistance 
Stain resistance Permanent staining Capable of resisting virtually all stains
Padding of colors

Susceptible to fading of color dular overtime 

Irreversible process major drawback 

Retain its color
Heat Susceptible to heat Resistant to heat
Sealans Twice a year Once in two years
Uses Less traffic area like bathroom,shower wall, tuf area and flooring Kitchen countertop, where high foot activity 
May be damaged by deaning liquidsDamaged by cleaning liquids, use gentle dish soaps Stain resisting properties
Cost Depends on many factors expensive as compared to granite Usually less expensive than marble 
Sratch Resistant Get a scratch with knifeMostly scratch resistant
Maintenance Need maintenance Need maintenance 

Which one is better 

Marble or granite there is no one best material it all depends on the athletic you prefer and how much metals you are willing to do if you need a good and affordable design you can go for marble but if you are looking for a long term durable solution and can spend some money as well going for granite and spending on it is not a bad option 

Marble price list 

S.no.Name Rate 
1Premium morwad white marble 120/-sq feet
2Makrana pure white marble 500/- sq feet
3White indian statuario marble 150/-sq feet
4White sangmarmar marble 500/-sq feet
5Zanjhar white marble 55/-sq feet
6Ambaji white marble 90/-sq feet
7Makrana white marble 500/-sq feet
8Banswara purple marble 70/-sq feet
9Talai white marble slab70/-sq feet
10Udaipur pink marble 40/-sq feet
11Dark green 45/-sq feet
12Spider green 55/-sq feet
13Rainforest marble 130/-sq feet
14Goldino marble 90/-sq feet
15Antique rainforest 125/-sq feet
16Makrana  premium brown alberta marble 320/-sq feet
18Makrana dungari brown albeta 100/-sq feet
19Dungri marble 75/-sq feet
20Kumari marble 35/-sq feet
  • Extra charge 
  • Gst -18%
  • Loading -200/-tone

Transport cost extra 

Granite price list
S.no.Name Price 
1Absolute black granite 200/-sq feet
2Black galaxy granite 190/-sq feet
3Black granite leather finish 150/-sq feet
4Black pearl granite 450/-sq feet
5Majestic black granite 78/-sq feet
6Premium black granite 300/-sq feet
7Premium rajasthan black granite 90/-sq feet
8Telephone black granite 250/-sq feet
9Alaska white granite 180/-sq feet
10Ice white granite 200/-sq feet
11Jasmine white granite 115/-sq feet
12Kashmiri white granite 210/-sq feet
13Nova white granite 170/-sq feet
14Pearl white granite 66/-sq feet
15White galaxy granite 185/-sq feet
16Corona pink granite 68/-sq feet
17Gold dunes granite 190/-sq feet
18Ivory gold granite 200/-sq feet
19Madurai gold granite 175/-sq feet
20Mint green granite 190/-sq feet

Extra charge 

  • Gst -18%
  • Loading -200/-tone
  • Transport cost extra 

 

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