Granite is very hard, crystalline and igneous rock that is composed of four minerals. These minerals are quartz, feldspar, mica, and usually hornblende accompanied by one or more dark minerals. It is visibly homogeneous in texture and the most common plutonic rock. Granite is the hardest building stone and occupies a prominent place among dimensional stones on account of its hardness, resistance to weathering, capability to take mirror polish, fascinating colours and textural patterns.

The principal characteristics of dimensional granite also include high load bearing capacity, crushing strength, abrasive strength, amenability to cutting and shaping without secondary flaws, ability to yield thin and large slabs and - above all - durability. Due to its dense grain it is impervious to stain. Granite has been used as most preferred building material since ever for exterior and interior applications.