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Rare Blue Granite Countertops for One of a Kind Countertops

March 20, 2012

Not all granite is equal. While granite has generally become more affordable, allowing a wider range of homeowners to achieve beautiful granite countertops, there is still a large gap between granite varieties that are more available and those that are rare and hard to find. As it was quoted in a recent Channel 5 News article, "Granite is like diamonds." In most cases, it is high variation and dramatic movement and flow that makes particular granite slabs more rare and expensive rather than the color. The individual patterns of granite are what make them so uniquely exquisite. However, there is one hue that happens to be very hard to find in granite, and therefore, always comes with a bigger price tag. As the article quotes a Texas-based installer, "If someone is looking for granite that is really rare . . . choosing a a blue hue is the way to go." For those homeowners looking to make a stunning statement with their countertops, here are some of the rare blue granite slabs currently available here at Marble and Granite in Westwood, Massachusetts and Milford, Connecticut.

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Color Series: Blue and Purple

June 22, 2011
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Blue and purple are a colors of tranquility, awareness, and success. Their versatility offers homeowners an array of design options. The showrooms of Marble and Granite hold 29 varieties of blue and purple natural stones from which to choose.

For bold kitchens and baths, Azul Bahia's gray base with dramatic violet and black veining leaves a lasting impression. This Brazilian granite will not be overlooked. The depth of Blue Polare's color appears black, with iridescent clusters of royal blue. Its  consistent color is great for homeowners seeking a solid stone with a bit of visual interest. India's Paradisio features olive, rouge, and taupe accents throughout a base of scarlet and purple. It is a truly unique and stunning stone. Also from India, Bahamia Blue offers rich, consistent color with deposits of navy blue and black.  Naminian Sky marble has a gentle, pale blue base with extreme movement, reflected in waves of gray and slate blue.

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Visit our showrooms in Milford, CT or Westwood, MA to see these beautiful products in person. Call for 877-39-STONE for questions and details.

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