On 19/08/2019 21:56, Vir Campestris wrote:
On 19/08/2019 10:30, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

I no longer care what they are. They withstand almost anything and are
bomb proof and I like em

Never been sealed :-)

Like I said, Granite (or gabbro, or basalt!) I can believe.

Quartz?

https://www.surreymarbleandgranite.co.uk/what-are-quartz-worktops-made-of/


"Quartz worktops are made of pieces of natural stone bonded together
with a small amount of adhesive."

Why do they make kitchen worktops of limestone, which would be attacked
by vinegar or lemon juice? Maybe it's just as well they don't make
"marble effect" tops of petrological marble, as the same would apply.
What's the matter with Formica?

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Max Demian