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Soapstone: Cobra vs. Black Galaxy???

15 years ago

I am trying to pick soapstone and it is so difficult! I have narrowed it down to Cobra and Black Galaxy. The cobra is harder (I think) and has no veining. The Black Galaxy is hard, but not quite as hard as Cobra and has a little veining. I have read so much about water spots and soapstone. If one of these tends to show them and the other not, that would make my decision! Any other information (pros/cons)about these two varieties would be very useful.

Also, if you have a picture of either of these varieties in your kitchen, I would LOVE to see pictures. It's so hard for me to visualize the slab in my kitchen.

Thanks!

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nomorebluekitchen
15 years ago
jbrodie,

I don't know black galaxy, but I was in love with cobra for months. Unfortunately the available slabs (M Tex) were all very small so I was going to have to have a seam in my very small island. I know soapstone seams are easy to hide but I still didn't like the idea. I'm not sure if that matters to you but I thought I'd throw it out there for your consideration.

Anita
jbrodie
Original Author
15 years ago
Our island is going to be pretty big, so I imagine we'll have seams regardless. My understanding is that it's better with a stone like Cobra because there is no veining. I think there's a little veining with Black Galaxy, though there is none on my sample. I hope I'm remembering correctly!

Anyone out there with Cobra? Do you have trouble with water marks?
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