A closer look at hard stone countertops.
There stones harder than marble.
Quartzite is a much harder material than marble which decreases its susceptibility to regular wear and tear or other damages such as scratches and stains.
Installed marble countertops start at around 100 square foot and can go over 200.
Soapstone contains one of the softest minerals in nature talc thus bringing it down on the scale at between a 3 5 to a 5 depending on the quality and quarry.
While not as hard as granite and gemstone these surfaces are still very hard and are unlikely to scratch.
Granite is harder than marble so it is more resistant to chips and scratches.
It is mostly known as the most durable natural stone and compared to marble.
It is resistant to heat and can easily withstand hot cookware therefore it is perfect for kitchen tops.
Marble is considered to be a strong hard stone even though its primary mineral calcite only has a mohs hardness of 3.
Quartzite on the other hand is a non.
Slightly softer than granite and gemstone quartzite quartz and onyx each rank at a 7 on the mohs scale.
Additionally quartzite requires significantly less long term maintenance than marble.
Marble is a degree or two less and though it is still a very hard stone it s rating on the mohs scale is about a 5.
Falling down on the scale a little more are popular countertop options marble travertine and slate.
Is marble stronger than granite.
Marble is also susceptible to fading of color and becoming duller overtime.
Granite is comparatively harder and stronger than marble.