As with most natural granite, Volga Blue is a composition of primarily natural quartz and/or feldspar. It can contain other materials, but the main minerals are those in most cases. The minerals that make up a Volga Blue Granite slab give it some qualities that people are drawn to.

Granite that is well-made and doesn't have cracks or blemishes can be more costly than granite that isn't manufactured well or properly. Rarity. There are rarer types of granite, such as exotic granite or granite with unique patterns and colors. These types of granite tend to command a higher price.

It is a very hard igneous rock containing quartz, mica and feldspar as its main mineral makeup. According to Moh's Scale of Mineral Hardness, granite is typically a 6-8 on the scale (1 is the softest and 10 is the hardest). For reference, your fingernail is a 3 and a steel knife is a 7 on the hardness scale.

In terms of lifespan, granite will typically outlast marble since it's harder and more durable, and marble is considered the softer stone in comparison. Unlike granite, marble is not heat resistant and can etch easily, especially outdoors or in the kitchen.