It has been in use extensively since the ancient times for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Marble stronger than granite.
Granite is less expensive than marble starting at roughly 75 square foot installed and 100 more than that for higher end stone.
More exotic stones such as stones colored blue may range in cost as high as 500 a square foot.
Can it be installed over radiant heat.
While definitely not a cheap countertop option the look and endurance of stone make it well worth the cost.
You will have to re seal marble countertops about a few times per year.
Below is a table that lists out the positive and.
Granite is comparatively harder and stronger than marble.
Granite is mainly composed of quarts and feldspars it is coarse grained and usually in light colors.
Good scratch resistance though not as good as granite.
Keep in mind though that any tile can chip if a heavy object drops on it.
Because marble slabs are usually smaller than granite slabs you may need more pieces to complete a full kitchen if using marble.
Great resistance to scratches generally more than natural stones.
Granite counters range in cost from 40 to 75 a square foot on average.
It is mostly known as the most durable natural.
However with certain polishing sealants modern marble can be made to look much glossier than it did in the past.
Granite is the most crack and scratch resistant among all other natural stone tiles.
Granite is a harder stone than marble and holds up better to chips and scratches.
Because marble is more porous than granite the stone countertops will require re sealing more often.