Do you know the difference between marble and granite?

Unless you’ve specifically shopped for natural stone for your project, you may not know the answer.

Both are beautiful, natural stones used for countertops, tiles & many other surfaces. But which should you choose for your project? Let’s take a look.

Both are quarried from the earth, but granite and marble (and marble’s relatives:  limestone, onyx, and travertine) are different from each other. The greatest difference lies in the porosity, which affects the softness and durability of marble when compared to granite.

Below are 3 white stones. All beautiful, but the characteristics are different.

Related: The Advantages and Disadvantages Of Quartz, Granite, And Corian Countertops

White Carrara Marble

Everyone’s favorite-but wait. Before choosing it for your kitchen or bath countertop or floor, be warned,  it’s porous. That means it will stain if you aren’t careful. That doesn’t mean you should avoid it. It just takes a bit more care and attention than a granite. You should seal it regularly & clean up stains as soon as they happen.

River White Granite

This is a better choice for most people for white countertops.  It’s much less porous.

White Macaubus Quartzite

One of my personal favorites! What is Quartzite? Quartzite has similar if not stronger physical-mechanical features than granite. Quartzite is suitable for both internal and external applications depending on the particular type. Quartzite can uniquely offer colours and veining similar to that of marble with the added benefit of the hardness of granite, making this the ideal kitchen material.

If you’re interested in exploring your natural stone options, contact us online or by phone for a quote or for more information.

Although we carry all the above-mentioned stones, photo courtesy of Pintrest.

Related: Three types of granite countertops