Granite is becoming more popular in the kitchen for both sinks and work tops, primarily because of its exceptional capabilities.Modern granite comes in two forms natural cut and polished granite, which is tough and fairly expensive, and manufactured composite granite. Granite is a versatile material which is tough and sturdy and yet soft to the touch.Many people prefer granite kitchen sinks because they are less noisy to work with than stainless steel or porcelain versions.Modern granite is also very easy to clean and look after and provides a stylish finish to a kitchen.