However granite is more durable than marble and less prone to stains and scratching.
The difference between marble and granite countertops.
Granite is metamorphic or igneous made up of silica mica feldspar and quartz generally with a packed granular surface.
Like granite marble ranges from white to black in color and will have some degree of variation in color over its surface.
Unusual colors and larger slabs can push the price up.
Marble is the most porous of the three and is especially sensitive to.
Commercial marble is typically available in variations of black and white.
Again testing it s hardness by cutting it with a knife is another way to determine whether you are looking at granite or marble.
Marble is usually characterized by having veins and a smoother surface texture than granite.
Calacatta and other rare types can be more expensive than the more common carrara.
Color varies from light to dark presented in flecks veins or solid patterns.
However telling the difference between granite and quartz takes a bit more of a keen eye since neither will scratch.
Marble countertops are well made and structurally sound but are less forgiving than their granite or quartz counterparts.
Granite runs in the 40 100 per square foot range.
They are natural stones unlike say engineered quartz silestone so both marble and granite surfaces are susceptible to chipping and staining.
Marble ranges from 50 150 per square foot installed.