Greetings! I have picked out a stunningly beautiful slab of Fantasy White marble. This will be used for both my master bath and guest bathroom remodel.

As you can see from the photo, it has a diagonal fissure that begins towards the middle and then runs down to the left. I’d love to include this feature in the template as I think it’s unique and adds depth. However I have concerns fissures can be a weak point in the slab and will eventually lead to a crack or chipping.

I’m already choosing marble which I know is a softer material. I want to make sure I’m not adding an additional unnecessary risk. If I’m not I’ll have them include it. If it is a risk, I’ll have them cut around it.

I love the character the fissure would bring to the countertop. It’s completely smooth when I run my hand over it, so I know it’s within the stone. It can be seen on both front and back of the slab, along with all of the other grey and blue features.

Thank you all in advance for the input!