@karin_mt So let me ask you a few more questions then: Does genuine quartzite scratch and chip in that kind of fashion? Would it be reasonable to assume that I would have at least 100 little chips (not natural pits... chips that expose white) and scratches ranging in size from consolidated micro scratches to big gashes several cm long two months after we moved in if this was actual quartzite? Would it be reasonable to expect that to happen all over the stone, even in extremely low traffic areas, on a genuine quartzite slab? Is there any reliable way to test the stone that is installed on my counter to see what it is? ie whether it is actual quartzite or a marble? If so, how would I do that or who could I contact? I just find this to be extremely simple: I paid a small fortune for this stone because I thought it was beautiful and dynamic and all of the research I did on Quartzite as well as the info I was given from the slab yard indicated that it was harder than granite (which I have had in 3 other houses and NEVER seen anything like this on) and beautiful like marble. Thus the cost. So I am not a geologist, but it really seems as simple, at least to me, as it has scratched and chipped in a random, ridiculous fashion so it must not be the quartzite that we paid thousands of dollars for because quartzite does not do that. Where am I wrong?

There are pictures of mine in this thread it looks like yours. seems darker in the pictures. it is 5 years old now and there is not one thing wrong with it it has a leathered finish which is beautiful We had it sealed when it was installed 5 years ago and that was it We only use Windex on it I love it and so does everyone who visits us

Great thread, thanks all. I too went with the white granite without thinking much on the extra maintenance. I sealed 3 times with the Granite Gold water based sealer (red bottle) as soon as installed, but still manage to get the dark water and now soap stains (Dawn and some other essential oil soaps). I’ve tried the baking soda and nail poilish remover (acetone) twice now, both times letting it sit for 2 days before removing, but still dark spots remain. I will try the wet sponge method next and report back. Also, I started sealing with the 511 Impregnator, solvent based, seems to be holding up better on the water test. Anyone recommend a professional grade sealant or any other helpful tips with this clearly ’high absorbtion’ granite? I have to give the previous poster support, I would not go with granite if I knew sealing it and preventing stains was going to be this much trouble.

Thank you all. I have nothing to indicate it is not a real quartzite. It’s only installed last Thursday. No real use since waiting for appliance install. From research the veining matches quartzite. Is there a way I can test on it? I think I’m going to do the dispenser and make sure to fully seal the hole. Honestly it’s all the horrors stories on Houzz that make me question everything. I had the dispenser on the granite that originally came with the house and never had issues. Plus if I saw water or soap drip page I cleaned it. I agree with Joseph and see the resting water and soap drips being so much worse than then the dispenser. Like sitting and building up undercover.