Baltic Brown Granite
Baltic Brown is a coarse grained granite that has a gorgeous blend of chocolate brown and black with small flecks of light brown. The first look of the granite resembles melted chocolate droplets on a cocoa coloured granite slab.
Although it has its origins in Finland, Baltic Brown granite can also be quarried in places throughout North and South America as well as Greenland, India, China and Southern Africa. Baltic Brown It is also called Luumaki Granite, Bruno Brown and Rapakivi granite meaning crumbly rock in Finnish.
Granites are natural stone which adds charm and elegance to any living space. Granites are formed by the slow crystallisation of magma underneath the earth’s surface. It is composed mainly of natural quartz and feldspar with subtle amounts of organic minerals, mica and amphiboles. Unlike marbles, granite worktops require easy and low cost care practices.
Composition of Granite
Granite is a coarse-grained, light-coloured igneous rock composed of feldspars and quartz with minor quantities of mica and amphibole minerals. Taking a closer look at the mineral composition is focused on understanding the pattern and colour of the slabs. Feldspar is abundantly found in granite, they constitute pink, grey, or reddish pigments. Quartz is a colourless, transparent mineral. Mica has muscovite and biotite of the mica mineral family sheds a reflective vitreous luster. Amphibole mineral-like hornblende is dark in colour and has a prismatic appearance. Special names are given according to their grain sizes. The large-grained crystals are called pegmatite, and the fine-grained from crystallizing is termed Aplite.
Maintenance for your Granite worktop
Avoid using string and harmful chemicals, acid-based cleaners, or corrosive scrubs. Using Mild Soap liquid or pH neutral cleaning liquid and a microfiber cloth can get your kitchen or any granite surface to keep looking attractive, & last longer.
The sealant added to the granite gives the more reliable performance of keeping the spillage during cooking from being absorbed into the grains. An immediate wiping is recommended to prolong the life of the granite worktop. Discoloration and marks are a threat to the granite if the chopping board is not in place. Carelessness can make the sturdy stone chipping or stain resistant which could deteriorate a beautiful centerpiece of a Kitchen.