{"product_id":"comptoir-granite-crystal-black-granite-countertop-montreal-laval-grifon-ca","title":"Comptoir Granite Crystal Black | Granite Countertop Montreal Laval | Grifon.ca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Black granite\u003c\/strong\u003e is in the gabbro family of stone material and is sourced in the Ongole area of South India. The granite material is rated a 4.5 on the Moh's scale of hardness, which is considered relatively hard.\u003cstrong\u003e There are harder building materials, such as quartz, but granite is durable enough to withstand most common use. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe material can have a dark black background, a greenish\/black shading, or have some white in the background. Some lower quality material may have lines running throughout. The beautiful and distinguishing factor of black galaxy granite is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emetallic flecks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, caused by the presence of broncite, and can come in a few varying grades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge grained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium grained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall grained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese grades are\u003cstrong\u003e based on the size of the flecks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Large grain is typically more highly desired, but is rare and more expensive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalaxy granite is most commonly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eused in flooring, staircases, and countertops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The durability and beauty of the material are traits that usually put it in an area that is highly trafficked and will be seen by many. A highly polished finish accentuates the contrast and depth of colors and is most common, but flamed, honed, river-washed, and brushed finishes can also be applied to great effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDurability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Galaxy granite is a tough material that \u003cstrong\u003ecan take daily use and doesn't require heavy maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e When used in high traffic areas, though, there is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea possibility of scratching.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dust, sand, and debris can all cause scuffs and scratches that might show prominently on the dark colored surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile granite is an incredibly hard and tough material, care still needs to be taken, especially around the edges and corners. It is a fairly brittle material, capable of being cracked or broken if struck sharply with a hard object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Galaxy granite is strange in the world of natural stone in that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eit doesn't need to be sealed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is very dense and doesn't absorb much at all. If a sealer is applied, it will not be absorbed into the surface and may cause streaking or a hazy finish on the surface. \u003cstrong\u003eSpills will not necessarily absorb and stain immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e, but they still need to be wiped up as soon as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcidic liquids can cause damage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the stone and should not be spilled onto the surface if at all possible. Specialty cleaners are available, but typically a warm soapy cloth or sponge should do the trick just fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the stone has a polished finish, a polish can be done at home to maintain the look and luster of the material. If another type of finish was applied (leathering, honing, etc), it is probably best to have a professional refinish the surface to avoid damaging the quality of the stone or surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"entete global\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eContactez-nous. \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"texte global\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"texte\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLa meilleure qualité, au meilleur prix !\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDES EXPERTS QUI FERONT TOUT POUR RÉALISER VOS RÊVES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grifon.ca\/comptoir\/quartz\/\" title=\"Visitez Notre Site officiele\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.grifon.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GRIFON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50739155239158,"sku":"BGG","price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/7860\/8630\/files\/granite-countertop-grifon.jpg?v=1780171545","url":"https:\/\/www.grifon.co\/products\/comptoir-granite-crystal-black-granite-countertop-montreal-laval-grifon-ca","provider":"GRIFON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}