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? 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? This isn't mandatory but it is wise. Each and every piece of granite is unique. The color tones may be lighter or darker from one slab to the next. The pattern of the stone will also vary. You never know, another stone may catch your eye. 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?