It mostly does perform like a quartzite or a granite.
There stones hard then marble.
If there are two materials that are as integral to a modern home as a kitchen island or a bathroom vanity it s stone and marble they have never been far from homes of course just think about.
A very hard marble.
Geologically it does have some calcium carbonate thus is a marble.
Even so we have never noticed it etch but since there s some calcium carbonate we called it what it is marble just in case.
Jan is correct some stones have quartzite properties in them which make them more durable harder than marbles such as carrera however reputable stoners still label as marble or hard marble because they are not a true quartzite.
These two stones have a mohs hardness rating of 6 or 7.
Marble is one of the oldest and most beautiful stones available on the market for countertops.
Marble is limestone that has been compacted and heated over millions of years.
Marble s popularity began in ancient rome and greece where white and off white marble was used to construct a variety of structures from hand held sculptures to massive.
Granite is one of the most beautiful types of natural stone you can find.
It s a great stone.
Depending on the limestone and the mineral combination within the marble most marble rates from three to five on the mohs hardness scale.
Granite countertops are one of the hardest natural stone surfaces that you can have in your home.
As a result marble is less porous and slightly stronger than limestone but still less durable than granite.
It s a metamorphic stone that is a result of limestone being subjected to immense amount of pressure for long periods of time.