Stone Facts Click on any stone fact title to view 1  -  Where is granite found? 2  -  What is the difference between marble and granite countertops? The appearance is diferent due to its natural composition. The maintenance and care of the stones will also vary. Marble is a softer stone and it will etch easier. Marble is a more sensitive stone when compared to granite. 3  -  What is the strength of granite? 4  -  Will my granite countertop break? 5  -  Do I need to seal my granite countertops? 6  -  What is etching? 7  -  Will my granite etch? 8  -  Can I cut on my granite countertops? 9  -  Will granite chip? 10  -  Will granite scratch? 11  -  Will granite burn? 12  -  What are seams and do I need them? 13  -  What is the weight of granite? 14  -  What is the thickness of a granite countertop? 15  -  Will my cabinets support granite countertops? 16  -  Do I need underlayment? 17  -  What are some of the uses of granite? 18  -  What is a fabricator? 19  -  Where do I go to look at granite? 20  -  Is it necessary to see the stone before ordering it? 21  -  Will the marble and granite company tear out my old countertops? 22  -  What is the granite installation time frame? 23  -  What are granite remnants? 24  -  What are granite samples? 25  -  Matching granite countertops with cabinets? 26  -  How to clean granite countertops?