Granite, naturally, is a strong cut, scratch, and heat resistant material. However, granite can be compromised by heat when consistently exposed to high temperatures especially from pots and pans.
What should you not put on a granite countertop?
- Sharp Knives. …
- Highly Pigmented Liquids. …
- Acidic or Abrasive Cleaners. …
- Raw Meats. …
- People.
What Stone Can you put hot pans on?
Soapstone is both chemical resistant and heat resistant, so you can set hot pots and pans directly on soapstone without risk of cracking or scorching. It’s commonly used as a countertop material in chemistry labs for this reason.