If a fragile object hits it, expect the object to break. A practical and attractive combination for a kitchen might be laminate countertops with a ceramic tile or marble backsplashes and butcher block or stainless steel inserts. Marble, however, is not recommended for kitchen countertops. Oils, alcohol, coffee, tea, wine, tomatoes and citrus stain marble and tend to etch the surface. Each granite colour comes from a different quarry, and no two quarries in the world yield the same colour.
Granite provides a worry-free surface and requires few special precautions.
Most granites are impervious to scratches, staining and heat blistering or cracking. Hot pots and pans won't damage it.