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? All natural stones are acidic sensitive. Granite is not as highly reactive to acids as marbles and limestones. Properly sealed granite would etch if acid spills remained for an extended amount of time. 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?