I've had mine almost a year, and no staining that I've noticed. I wanted a soapstone look, but the granite was much cheaper. It doesn't feel very dark in my space, I think because it's honed. Also I have a lot of natural lighting and not a ton of countertop for the size of the space.
Only con for me is that it's sometimes hard to see when it's dirty, but I just wipe it regularly.
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