Granite is a common igneous rock with a medium to coarse-grained texture. It is available in pink and gray tones. Stone is generally hard, tough, and lacks internal structures, making it useful as a building material throughout history. Granite has a wide range of uses, including:

• The pyramids: Granite has been used since ancient times, most notably in Egypt’s Red Pyramid, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. It was used in Ancient Egypt to build sarcophagi and columns, as well as domestic structures such as lintels, jambs, sills, and floors. It is not known for sure how the ancient Egyptians worked the granite into the huge shapes, although they may have used emery to file the granite into shape.
• Modern buildings: Granite is still used today as the main material in some construction projects. In many cases, the blocks are left with a rough texture on the outer sides for a rustic look. Granite blocks can also be polished to a smooth finish on the inner sides for easy construction, strong joints and better construction integrity.
• Sculptures and Monuments: Granite’s mottled and variegated appearance has made it a popular material for all kinds of sculptures, statues, and monuments. It is cheaper than marble, but can be polished to a very high shine, making it an inexpensive choice for public monuments and tombstones. Granite is scratch resistant and durable, making it perfect for permanent monuments and memorial stones.
• Rock climbing: Granite is not only used in refined states for construction, but is also highly prized in its most natural form. The stone occurs naturally in large towers and masses. These geological outcrops are usually steep but stable, with well-established crevasse systems, making them perfect for the sport of rock climbing. Granite outcrops are the most popular locations for climbers from around the world, with the most popular locations being Yosemite in California, the Mont Blanc massif in the Western Alps, Corsica in France, and parts of the Karakoram range that stretches across the borders between Pakistan, India and China.
• Tiled and Flooring: Granite can be cut and polished to a high gloss, producing a very attractive tile for bathrooms, kitchens, or anywhere in the home. The finished tiles can be used for flooring and wall coverings. Granite is also popularly used in less refined forms such as pavers in gardens, patios, and driveways. Granite pavers have a beautiful natural and varied appearance and are strong enough to withstand regular traffic.