What did you buy? A polished or honed finish? What did your slab look like? The shine comes from the finish on the stone and not the sealer.

I have New St.Laurent black/gray marble on a perimeter counter (it was sold as marble, but I've been told it's more limestone). It was polished when I bought it--I honed it to a soft hand-polished finish. The sealer/impregnator I used adds a shine and darkens the color somewhat, but it still looks soft and satiny--not like the factory mirror-hard polish.

If you have a honed finish, it will be easier to buff out etches. I have cararra on the island, same finish but no sealer. Many more etches, though, since we use the island for prep and eating.

Is your stone marble or quartzite?

We bought it as a spec home so I didn’t select wether it was polished or Honed. I think that answers my question. Thank you so much.