The natural beauty of granite will increase your enjoyment of your kitchen. Imagine preparing a meal for your family on granite countertops that will be there for your grandchildren to enjoy with their children. Man made alternatives may look like granite, but only the real thing has these benefits: Granite countertops will increase the value of your home. Granite countertops are all natural and no petroleum products are used in their manufacturing. Throw out that cutting board. Granite countertops are harder than your knife. (on the geological hardness scale, granite is above steel) Beauty! Granite countertops are jewelry for your kitchen!