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Marble Vs Travertine
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OVERALL
MOHS HARDNESS
SCRATCH RESISTANT
STAIN RESISTANT
CHIP RESISTANT
HEAT RESISTANT
NON POROSITY
EASY TO MAINTAIN
COLORS AVAILABLE
UNIQUE PATTERNS
REQUIRES SEALING
GOOD FOR OUTDOORS
Marble
Granite is one of the most popular countertop materials that we carry here at SarpStones.com. Granite is abundant and can be found all over the globe. Granite is a naturally occurring rock formed under the Earth’s surface by liquid magma that cools and then solidifies. Granite is one of the toughest materials known to man and can be used for wide variety of projects because of its supreme durability. Granite is resistant to heat and scratches, which makes it great for any countertop project, especially for busy kitchens. Granite can be found in any color or pattern that you could imagine. Also since granite is a natural stone each and every project is completely unique because no slab will ever look the same as another. sarpstones.com receives shipments of new colors of granite every day from around the world. We have the largest selection that can be found in the United States for fabrication and installation.Travertine
Travertine is a form of limestone that is forged in mineral hot springs all around the world. It is known for its consistent color, long streaks, and elegance. Travertine has a soft, elegant look is perfect for giving a relaxing vibe to any area. It is available in many different beautiful shades of beige, white, cream, red and gold. With the proper maintenance travertine can last for a very long time, however, since it is porous and vulnerable to acidic liquids it will require proper sealing. Travertine is best suited for low traffic areas like bath surrounds, bathroom flooring, wash stations and showers. It can also look fantastic as a kitchen backsplash.
Disclaimer: The numbers presented here represent an average across the entire material.
