If you do a lot of cooking at home, your countertop should be made from a material which can accommodate that. Here's why soapstone is a great candidate.

Because soapstone is a naturally occurring stone, it is only available in its natural color palette. If a dark countertop isn't your color of choice, then this may be a con for you.

However, soapstone's lack of hardness presents a problem when used as a kitchen countertop, a job that requires withstanding contact with knives, pots, pans, and other solid articles.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Soapstone (mineral oil finish) countertop to find out if it's worth it.

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