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Giallo Veneziana counter

We recently had a Giallo Veneziano countertop installed. When the undercounter lighting is on, in particular, the whole countertop has a "crazed" look to the counter. We paid for the middle grade - over $4000 - but it looks flawed to me. I don't know much about granite, but our contractor said it's just the natural stone. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks - Barbara
 

Dear Barbara:

Middle grade can be like that – especially that particular stone (garnet gneiss). Well, at least is a good thing that they disclosed the grading to you!

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