I am not sure what the difference is between leathered and brushed. I have brushed Madre Perla quartzite. I have had it for 18 months. It is perfect, it is impermeable if I spill something on the counter it sits in a pool until I wipe it up. It was, of course, sealed too.
I have children, I cook, bake, can, garden, etc.. I do not baby it. i am very happy.

Thanks for sharing your experience, localeater! So helpful⦠I don't know what the difference between brushed and leathered is either. Is your brushed quartzite textured or smooth?

Most stoneyard people don't know what they have in their shops. You have to know for yourself before you get there.

I have white macaubus quartzite, polished. It's beautiful and easy to care for, no stains or issues whatsoever.

I also have leathered antique brown granite. It's wonderful and feels so nice and soft to the touch.

Have you seen and touched an actual slab of leathered Madre Perola/Mother of Pearl/Madre di Perla, Dolce Vita/Austral Dream, Taj Mahal, or White Macaubus in person at a stoneyard?

If so, what did you think of the colors, the touch? My favorite thing about my leathered counters it the way they feel.

Hi, I am in the process of having my 10 mo old Tahiti quartzite counters replaced because the edges are darkening. Apparently the supplier didn't allow the slabs to dry completely before polishing the stones and now there's water stuck inside. I have my name on two leathered Perla Venata Quartzite slabs. Has anyone had any issues with leathered quartzite? Thank you!