Granite Radiation Countertops. Identifying the presence and concentration of radioactive elements in each specific granite countertop requires sophisticated instruments. People love granite countertops, though some may worry that it will emit radon — a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of rocks and natural stones.
Granite, as with other kinds of rocks and soils, contains some naturally occurring. At issue is whether some granite countertops emit dangerous levels of radiation, especially the gas radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. They have been raised periodically, mostly by manufacturers and distributors of competing.
They have been raised periodically, mostly by manufacturers and distributors of competing.
People love granite countertops, though some may worry that it will emit radon — a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of rocks and natural stones.
Perhaps granite will wear a bit better. However, allegations that granite countertops are radioactive and can emit radon gas are not new. Here, I'll directly compare both granite countertops and quartz countertops with physical, chemical, and geologic parameters.