If you’re in the process of getting a new kitchen and are undecided about whether to opt for granite or quartz for your worktops, then there are some key differences it’s useful to know. Granite and quartz have very similar benefits for kitchen surfaces, but as much as they have in common, it’s worth comparing these two materials for durability, heat resistance and how easy they are to clean, alongside considerations such as cost and what they look like. In this quick guide, we break down the characteristics of both granite and quartz, rating how they test across these key criteria.
“Granite is in general an igneous rock, formed from the cooling of magma,” explains Oliver Webb, director of stone
