Granite s durable nature makes it suitable for kitchen countertops and floors while marble is more appropriate in areas with less traffic like bathrooms where it can be used for vanities tub decks shower walls and flooring.
Marble like stone.
While you will not get quite the same look the vast amount of colors and styles that granite offers will enable you to find a similar color or pattern to many types of marble from white marble to darker tones.
Marble can create a light and unique look and can be good for surfaces that will not get much use or for people who.
Another stone that looks like marble it s another quartzite with all the beauty but with the sturdy hardness of granite.
It can be a light gray white with striations that look like marble.
Or it can be a darker gray with a mottled and typically granite pattern.
Many slabs have a veining effect like marble.
Glacier white granite is on the list.
The following is a list of various types of marble according to location.
This stem is also the ancestor of the english word marmoreal meaning marble like while the english term marble resembles the french marbre most other european languages with words like marmoreal more closely resemble the original ancient greek.
It s a popular countertop option and looks great paired with dark floors and cabinets.
Lastly granite countertops are a great alternative to marble.
Marble like stone which is not true marble according to geologists is included but is indicated by italics and an endnote.