Assertion: granite | /r/HasProperty | hard
Facets:
value: very
type: DEGREE
value: nearly always
type: DEGREE
value: despite being porous
type: OTHER
value: to scratches
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: to heat
type: PURPOSE
value: beyond beauty
type: OTHER
value: with an average density between 2.65and
type: OTHER
value: to harvest
type: PURPOSE
value: moderately
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Because granite is so hard, it can actually damage any kitchen knives that cut on the surface.
text: Granite is one of the hardest substances in the world, second only to diamonds.
text: Granite is tough enough to resist most abrasion, bear large weights, resist weathering, and can accept polish.
text: #6: Granite is one of the hardest materials in the world
text: Granite is one of the hardest stones, and requires such different techniques to sedimentary stones that it is virtually a separate trade.
text: Granite is a hard stone and requires skill to carve by hand.
text: Granite is a very tough rock to harvest, being nearly as tough to cut as Apatite.
text: Granite is a very hard material.
text: Quartzite and granite are both very hard materials, which lends to their many practical applications.
text: Granite is a very hard substance and is not susceptible to scratches.
text: Granite is an extremely tough material and a natural stone.
text: Granite is a much harder material and lasts considerably longer than marble.
text: It is a very hard igneous rock containing quartz, mica and feldspar as its main mineral makeup.
text: Granite is a hard and tough rock with an average density between 2.65and 2.75 g/cm.
text: This is probably why the pyramids were lined with granite, a harder casing stone.
text: Even though granite is a tough and durable stone, if it is not handled with care, it can break and chip.
text: But beyond beauty, granite is also a very tough and durable material, which is why it is so commonly found in countertops.
text: Granite is an incredibly tough and durable substance, but it is still a natural stone, which means that it is relatively porous and susceptible to staining if it isn’t kept clean and properly sealed and polished.
text: Although granite is one of the toughest materials you can find, it can still get damaged in a few ways.
text: Granite is a very hard and durable natural stone, but even the hardest things are not completely impervious to scratches and wear.
text: This is because granite is considered one of the hardest stones present in the world.
text: Granite is hard enough to resist abrasion, strong enough to bear significant weight, inert enough to resist weathering, and it accepts a brilliant polish.
text: Granite is extremely hard.
text: Granite comes in at a 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, meaning it is relatively hard.
text: Granite is nearly always massive, hard and tough, and it is for this reason it has gained widespread use as a construction stone.
text: Granite is moderately hard, rating at a 6-7 on the Mohs Scale of Relative Mineral Hardness (Onyx stones can fall into this range as well).
text: Removing the old caulk from a granite countertop is relatively easy due to the fact that most granite is extremely hard and will not easily scratch.
text: Granite is hard and resistant to heat and scratches, but it must be treated with respect to prevent damage.
text: Granite is very hard and durable and can take tons of abuse without any significant damage, but it can develop light surface scratches or pitting in high-use areas around the sink and cooktop.
text: Granite is so hard that even years of normal use will not wear away the finish and the finish does not just go dull.
text: Granite is nearly always massive, hard and tough, and it is for this reason it has gained widespread use as a construction stone.
text: Granite, a natural rock, is extremely hard and durable, despite being porous.
text: Granite is hard, durable and does not scratch; it can withstand high temperature and does not discolor.
text: Granite is one of the hardest substances in the world.
text: In fact, granite is one of the hardest substances in the world and is second to only diamond in this regard.
text: It’s already been said that granite is one of the hardest substances on Earth, so there’s no need to question its durability.
text: It’s already been said that granite is one of the hardest substances on Earth, so there’s no need to question its durability.
text: Granite is one of the hardest substances in the world.
text: Granite is one of the hardest substances in the world.
text: Granite is one of the hardest substances in the world.
text: Granite is one of the hardest substances in the world.
text: In fact, granite is so tough and durable that the pedestal that the Statue of Liberty stands on is made from granite.
text: Granite is tough.
text: Granite is nearly always massive, hard and tough, and it is for this reason it has gained widespread use as a construction stone.
text: Even though granite is tough and durable, a number of issues can arise if it is not installed properly.
text: Granite is nearly always massive, hard and tough, and it is for this reason it has gained widespread use as a construction stone.
text: While not infallible, granite is tough, resilient and almost stain resistant.
text: Granite is one of the hardest materials in the world.
text: Granite is one of the hardest materials in the world and, therefore, it is extremely difficult to scratch it, particularly darker colors which are extremely hard.
text: Granite is one of the hardest materials known.
text: As mentioned above, granite is one of the hardest materials on Earth so it can work very well as your kitchen countertops.
text: However, you should be warned that cutting any slab of stone even with the right equipment – especially granite – one of the hardest stones ever – is difficult, if not impossible the first few times.