This means that granite is slightly harder than marble but both offer reasonably good durability.
Is marble and limestone cheaper than granite.
Granite and marble countertops both cost around 40 to 150 per square foot including the cost of installation.
It is a softer stone than granite is and it scratches and stains.
If you don t then you are not a candidate for marble counters.
Marble is not for everybody though.
These factors influence the final price of the stone so although limestone is generally more affordable a rare limestone that s travelled a long way may be more expensive than a local marble.
However high end marble tends to be more expensive than equivalent high end granite.
Granite can be found in many different styles and colors some more muted and others on the bolder side.
These are both beautiful options for countertops.
Limestone imported from other countries is often light or even dark red brown or black.
Costs vary according to color and general appearance.
Each slab of granite varies in color over its surface so each slab is unique.
Select limestone with mineral dolomite present as this type of limestone can be polished and is harder than other types of limestone.
As an example the stunning bath stone which gives the city of bath its distinctive beauty is a limestone found in a particular nearby quarry.
Elegant timeless beauty marble.
Wipe with a clean damp cloth if dirty.
Types of granite.