The second one. Oh, that is beautiful--it looks like the frozen edge of a mountain stream.

I agree with mamagoose. I like the second one.

I love them both for different reasons...the first has those beautiful deep rust veins...and the second has a leafy pattern that reminds me of a peaceful forest....can't go wrong with either...
post some pics of your kitchen, it might be easier to see which will compliment it better.

I just posted a similar question in countertop selection..maybe you can give me your thoughts!! We're all in the same boat!!! Cheers!

I want both of them!!!!

The second one!

That second one is just gorgeous, and it seems like it would meld better with the existing counters. But realistically, how do you go wrong if those are your choices, both are beautiful.

Here is my current kitchen. The granite is for the island which will be a bit bigger with a curved edge. The backsplash is still under consideration, but I think it'll be hexagonal opalescent tiles in a cream color. The perimeter cabinets (also under consideration) pearl with antique glaze and island will be a medium walnut shade.
Is the Alpinus Quartzite boring?

Is the Alpinus Quartzite boring?

Just the opposite for me--the Alpinus is a WOW factor all on its own. I think the second slab will play nicer with the black stone you already have on the perimeter.

As others have said, both are gorgeous, so choose the one YOU love.

I L-O-V-E the first slab, but I think the second will work much better with your black perimeters. They're both beautiful. : )

I've been scrolling back and forth, looking at the Lumix, and the tone of your kitchen. I can see why you're torn between the two--the Lumix seems to go better with the cabinets, the Alpinus with the existing tops. Sorry I'm no help. :[

sanjuangirl...beautiful kitchen...I think that first slab would be lovely, however, the second slab would be a show stopper here and would compliment perfectly with the backsplash you are contemplating. Go with your gut and your heart! Cheers!

Thanks for your opinions. I love the forest, mountain spring and leaf references for the Alpinus. It almost looks fossilized, however when the sun was shining behind it, all of the dark spots sparkle and are translucent. The Lumix has black veins running under the white that I couldn't capture in a photo so it has amazing depth, it is completely translucent and could be backlit. Wish I could have them both!

Sanjuangirl-unless your fab will give me the quartzite at his exact cost, I doubt I'd be able to make it work. Issue is I have to have 2 slabs, but i'm only actually using about 1/4 of the 2nd. I contacted Stone Age who ONLY charges for square footage USED, but you have to use their stone they have on hand. They won't be getting more Fusion in for 4-6 weeks and I cannot be guaranteed that it will be as light as the stuff at Bedrosians. I BEGGED them to source the slabs and let me do per square foot, but they have to have the whole lot to do it. I TIRED!LOL. Good news is I'll get my counters AND fireplace done for UNDER budget.

Wonder what a backlight (underneath the countertop light) would do to the first one. It might just LIVE with fractured light.

Hi Sanjuangirl, what did you decide on? Can I see the final photo of your kitchen? I absolutely LOVE the 2nd one, Alpinus!