There is a difference between a crack and a fissure fissures occur naturally in the stone and are created during the rock s formation.
Are fissures in granite normal.
Hi we had granite countertops installed a couple weeks back.
Many granite and marble countertop owners have had natural stone countertops for many years and have never noticed the presence of them.
Granite which is crystalline in structure always has miniscule pits.
Pitting and fissures can be most visible where the natural stone receives more light such as a windowsill.
Granite will often have natural fissures as well.
These are voids between the various mineral crystals.
These are typically viewed at a lower angle and with a stronger backlight.
What to do about fissures and cracks.
The surface looks spotty with areas of high shine and low shine.
These are not cracks and are an inherent quality of granite.
At normal harmless.
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You will know if this happens because there will be some chipping separation and obvious breakage.
Filling fissures and uneven shine on granite countertop.
In the slab yard with the slab sitting vertically these fissures are present and yet not so easily recognized.
If you need more than one slab of granite for your project you should choose slabs cut from the same block to avoid wild differences and look it over before it s installed.
Fissures in granite are incredibly common especially in slabs with a large dramatic design.
In the excitement of choosing an exquisite slab it s easy to stand back and focus on the slab as a whole instead.