Durability and Maintenance Resistant to Wear and Tear: Granite scores a 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, making it highly resistant to scratches, chips, and cracks. This durability makes it ideal for kitchen countertops where the surface is subjected to a lot of wear and tear.

Granite is a durable, beautiful countertop that's easy to clean and maintain. The material can withstand the high traffic common in busy homes—it's quite resistant to stains, scratches, etching and heat. Granite is also less likely to fade over time.

On top of each slab being completely original, granite is hard, durable, scratch-resistant, impervious to stains, heat, and liquids when sealed, and relatively easy to clean and maintain. Granite comes from all around the world and in a multitude of natural color combinations.

Granite that is well-made and doesn't have cracks or blemishes can be more costly than granite that isn't manufactured well or properly. Rarity. There are rarer types of granite, such as exotic granite or granite with unique patterns and colors. These types of granite tend to command a higher price.