Marble vs Soapstone | Countertop Comparison

Marble and soapstone can both provide stunning beauty as countertops or accent pieces in homes, apartments, and businesses. Though both are stylish and will increase the equity of any home, the durability and composition of these two materials greatly differ.
Marble is one of our most popular stones at Marble.com. If you are looking to add a sophisticated and luxurious look your home or business, there is no other countertop material that rivals marble.
Marble is a metamorphic rock that evolves from limestone. Marble has a wide color selection ranging from white, black, grey, pink, grey, red and blue. Because of marbles high-end appearance it is commonly used in elegant settings like master bathrooms, wash stations, bath surrounds and fireplace surrounds. Since marble maintains a consistent temperature, it is also ideal for baking areas. Marble.com has an extensive collection of marble that will be able to fit whatever your project is.
Since marble is a natural stone it is porous in nature. Try to avoid placing harsh cleaning chemicals and acidic liquids, like wine, on marble counters to advert potential staining, however, daily cleaning and bi-annual sealing will be all it takes to retain the beauty and elegance of your marble countertops. Marble can last a lifetime with just a minimal maintenance.
Soapstone is a natural stone like granite, so no two slabs are ever the same. It is composed of mineral talc, which makes soapstone on the softer side of natural stones, but the balance of quartz in the composition of soapstone countertops increases its strength.
Soapstone comes in varying shades of grey and can have hints of green, black and blue. Soapstone will not stain and it is also heat resistant. Since soapstone is non-porous, bacteria will not be able to penetrate it, so it is a sanitary countertop option. The color of soapstone darkens with age, giving a beautiful worn look that is sought after but many elite interior designers for luxury projects. It will require some applications of mineral oil to darken it evenly.
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[@NaturalStoneOutlet]

Nothing beats the visuals of marble tho, it always provides a more sophisticated and elegant appearance no matter the application.

[@buckhorncortez]

Only if you like marble. To me, soapstone is far more refined - not to mention practical for a kitchen.