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Honed granite counters are derived from slabs of granite extracted from mines or cliff sides. Granite is an igneous rock that contains a matrix of feldspar, quartz, mica and amphibole. As a building material, granite has been used throughout the history of humanity. Its use as an indoor material is relatively new.
A polished finish has a glossy surface, reflects light and shows off the color and markings in the marble. A honed finish is more satiny and smoother, with little light reflection, according to the Marble Institute. This finish is common for floors, stairs and other heavily trafficked locations.