Good question, but "it depends."
First it depends on the application . Second it depends on the usage of the material (countertop, wall, floor). Third it depends on the lighting of the space (natural and electrical).
For a countertop, like the white countertop shown in the photo shown, a durable less likely to scratch surface may be desired. The surface could be a marble, a limestone or a travertine.
This appears to be a prep space which means if it's natural stone it should be well-sealed every year.
If glass were chosen, like ThinkGlass, scratches could occur, but the also could be polished out. ThinkGlass is made in may colors, thicknesses and design (glass, matte, etc).
For walls in a shower, we stayed in a new 4-star hotel last year and they had used an almost white silestone type product on the walls. It was like what we see with granite slab showers but less porous and probably easier to maintain.
We use white glass tile that has the color baked onto the back of clear glass. This gives the white glass visual dimension/depth which is very attractive.
If white glass is desired but the area is too bright and shine or glare is a concern, consider a matte finish on the white glass.
Designer tip: clear glass has a greenish tint to it and the thicker the glass the more green you notice. Consider "Starfire" which is a low-iron glass and looks almost clear.
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