Granite is a versatile stone, which means that it can be produced and finished in many different polishes, looks, and feels besides it is very scratch-resistant thus making it a popular building material for their counter tops. Granite is a versatile stone, which means that it can be produced and finished in many different polishes, looks, and feels besides it is very scratch-resistant thus making it a popular building material for their counter tops. Granite shall continue to be one of the most popular construction and building materials for new homes and even decorative pieces for all types of reasons. The fact that granite is very resistant to scratches and a durable product does make it one of the more expensive ways to build, but also makes it one of the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing as well. Granite stone that has been processed for external use comes in various finishes that suits specific purposes. For example granite slabs are honed, flamed, subjected to water jet, cleft, sanded, grit blasted, finish textured and many more are just the ones you would love to furnish your interiors or for that matter even exteriors with.