What is the difference between granite, marble and quartz (engineered stone)?
(top) Granite & marble are natural products quarried from the Earth. Quartz or engineered stone is a man-made product consisting of 93% quartz. Quartz is non-porous and elements like oils and vinegar cannot harm the stone and bacteria tends not to linger. Granite & marble can be porous and sealer is required and applied when necessary. Also, quartz does have a more uniform look and feel where granite & marble can have a lot of color variation and extreme movement. These unpredictable elements, however, are often viewed as the beauty of the stone and are why granite and marble are still one of the most popular choices of countertops today.
