Granites are the essence of the continental crust and are only known to be on this planet. While this stone has been laid down through all geologic ages, most of it is thought to have been put down during the Precambrian age. The United States has a few areas where it is mined, but the majority of mining is done in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Spain, India, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa: hence, the term "exotic" to include all its patterns.

The ancient Egyptians were enamored with the stone. There is much speculation but little evidence about how they managed to craft the rock into doorways, sills, jams and wall veneer. Several of the pyramids that remain standing were built in part with granite. It has replaced marble in large part in the construction of monuments because it is not subject to acid rain damage.

Southern Indian Hindu temples erected in the 11th century were built with this variety of rock and still survive. Your exotic granite countertops will, too. And, it polishes so well and is so impenetrable, wholesale granite countertops have become part of the building and remodeling offerings to home buyers. Granite kitchen tops added value to any home sale.

Ask any realtor what the one thing is that can sell a house and they will probably tell you the natural stone counter tops. Construction companies know this and have been looking at wholesale granite countertops for their projects. They have learned how exotic granite countertops can be that extra little touch on which a decision is made by potential buyers.

Stone vanities in all the bathrooms, countertops in not only the kitchen with colors and patterns unique to each - that's the difference natural stone can make.