Marble is a luxury stone material that’s popular ... and has a completely smooth surface that won’t chip or crack. Quartz countertops weigh about 20 pounds per square foot.

Selecting the appropriate countertop material can impact durability, aesthetics, and long-term maintenance requirements” ...

“Even in expensive, luxury kitchens, homeowners want easy care for countertops ... slabs of man-made materials such as porcelain or quartz without cracking or shattering, homeowners are no ...