Black Pearl Granite originates from India and is a predominately black granite of a semi-solid color tone with speckles of blacks, golds, silvers, browns, greens and shades of gray. It is formed when molten lava is trapped below the surface of the earth and slowly cools and crystallizes into an extremely durable stone. Granite is a one-of-a-kind, natural stone product that is highly scratch and etch resistant, and when properly sealed, offers an easily cleaned and highly sanitary and bacteria free surface It is ideal for any interior use including kitchen and bathroom counter tops, tub decks, fireplace surrounds, bar tops and more.