| GRANITE | MARBLE | ||
| ORIGIN | Under intense heat and pressure Sedimentary rocks get metamorphosed into marble. Limestone and transforms into marble. Marble mainly consists of Calcium Carbonate | Granite is formed by solidification and cooling of Magma deep within the earth. It is an igneous rock from the cooling down of molten Magma. | |
| APPEARANCE | Veins swirl through the stone. Good looking, Elegant vein pattern and colour provide royal appearance. | Granular appearance and flecking throughout the stone. | |
| COLOUR | Available in numerous colours and patterns | Large variety of colours are available | |
| COMPOSITION | Calcareous stones, mainly calcium carbonate, travertine, lime stone and onyx | Granite consists of silica, feldspar, quartz, slate and sand stone. | |
| DURABILITY | Less durable when comparing with granite | Highly durable | |
| STRENGTH | Hardness 3 to 5 Mohs scale | Hardness 6 to 7 Mohs scale | |
| POROSITY | The metamorphic attributes of marble results in porosity hence it is softer and highly porous | Hard and solid | |
| FORMATION | Marble originates as limestone and transforms into marble due to intense heat and pressure. | Molten and formed as a cooled deep within crest | |
| RESISTANCE TO FOOD AND ACID | Sensitive to acids | Mostly resistant | |
| STAIN RESISTANT | Prone to staining, some foods or liquids such as tomato sauce, wine, juice, lemons and vinegar will absorb into marble and cause permanent staining. The material can be damaged by spilling any acidic products. | Mostly resistant, the extreme density of granite makes it capable of resisting all stains from foods and liquids. Even acidic liquids like vinegar will not permeate granite with good sealant | |
| FADING OF COLOUR | Susceptible to fading | Resistant to fading | |
| HEAT | Susceptible to heat | Resistant to heat | |
| USES | Advisable for less traffic area. Flooring, cladding. Kitchen top, Counter top, table top etc (with sealant and regular maintenance) | Suitable for highly traffic areas, flooring, cladding, Kitchen top, Counter top, table top etc | |
| SEALANT | Application twice in a year | Once in a year | |
| CLEANING LIQUID | Damaged by cleaning liquid, Clean sealed marble counters regularly with plain soapy water to keep the surfaces clean and beautiful. Rinse away the soap completely. | Not damaged by cleaning liquid, | |
| SCRATCH RESISTANCE | Scratches can be made with knife | Scratch resistant | |
| WATERPROOFING | Waterproofing has to be done to back side and other four edges before laying and cladding. | Waterproofing has to be done to back side and other four edges before laying and cladding. | |
| COST | Slightly higher than Granite. Price varies based on pattern and availability | Price varies based on pattern and availability | |
| RECOMMENDATION | Marble is recommendable due beautiful pattern | Granite will be better option by considering durability | |
| Resale value | Higher than Ceramic flooring | Higher than Marble flooring |
