We often see our natural stone options as specific groups of stone: Marble, Granite, Quartzite. However, it may be best to see them as a spectrum of options!
In general, the Mohs Hardness Scale is as follows:
Soapstone 1 · Slate 2.5-4 · Calcite 3 · Marble 3-4 · Dolomite 3.5-4 · Limestone 3-4 · Travertine 4-5 · Sandstone 6-7 · Granite 6-7 · Quartzite 7 · Diamond 10
Let's Take a Closer Look, with an Emphasis on Brazilian Stone, a major stone source.
Granite - high resis[...]