There are more and more Quartz products that replicate the look of marble. They offer peace of mind relative to working in your kitchen, with stain resistance, minimal maintenance, and many have antimicrobial properties as well. I would look into Pental Quartz or CaesarStone, as both have interesting marble look colors.

Cambria offers a great alternative to marble with it's Torquay palette. Some of the advantages of going with Cambria quartz over marble include it's strength/durability, stain resistance, and lifetime warranty.

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http://www.truenorthquartz.com/not-granite/

You can also use quartzite in Everest