Stone worktops are highly durable and heat resistant however they can crack if you place a hot pan on the surface. This is because stone typically stays quite cold, so if you place a hot pan straight out of the oven onto the surface it can cause thermal shock. We always advise using trivets for hot pans to avoid this. Surfaces like Marble have a lower heat resistance
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