The benefits of countertops are many. If you want a granite countertop, the price is out of the question and the health risks involved with granite are considerable. But there are plenty of other materials for use in kitchen design, some of which will be more expensive but far less hazardous to your health. Here is a brief run through of some of the common materials that are now being used in kitchen countertops, and what benefits they have to offer. One of the oldest materials for kitchen use is quartzite, which dates back to the ancient Egyptians. Quartzite...