Additionally quartzite requires significantly less long term maintenance than marble.
There stones harder than marble.
Falling down on the scale a little more are popular countertop options marble travertine and slate.
While definitely not a cheap countertop option the look and endurance of stone make it well worth the cost.
Granite is comparatively harder and stronger than marble.
Granite is harder than marble so it is more resistant to chips and scratches.
Installed marble countertops start at around 100 square foot and can go over 200.
It is resistant to heat and can easily withstand hot cookware therefore it is perfect for kitchen tops.
Granite is less expensive than marble starting at roughly 75 square foot installed and 100 more than that for higher end stone.
Slightly softer than granite and gemstone quartzite quartz and onyx each rank at a 7 on the mohs scale.
Marble is also susceptible to fading of color and becoming duller overtime.
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.
Marble is considered to be a strong hard stone even though its primary mineral calcite only has a mohs hardness of 3.
It is mostly known as the most durable natural stone and compared to marble.
Is marble stronger than granite.
Quartzite on the other hand is a non.
A closer look at hard stone countertops.
While not as hard as granite and gemstone these surfaces are still very hard and are unlikely to scratch.