Granite countertops have been around for millennia, but they only got flat & shiny in the last few centuries. Quartz is new. Both have quartz particles as a primary ingredient. So which is better, granite or engineered quartz countertops? The answer is, of course, both! If you just want the bottom line, scroll to the bottom & skip the hashing.Hardness: Both are hard enough to eliminate most scratching. 8 out of 10 on the hardness scale.Stain-ab [...]