Why HanStone Quartz?

Full disclosure.... we only picked our countertops on appearances! We wanted PURE white, not creamy or greyish white and I was having a hard time with the dramatic veining in many of the options. SO!! Joe from  http://urbanstonesurfaces.com on Iber Road spent quite a bit of time pulling slabs and helping us to find the perfect pieces. HanStone's "Chantilly" had the PURE white with subtle elegance and charcoal veining that we fell in love with. The fact that it is Canadian made is a huge bonus.... I also needed to learn about why to choose quartz over granite and marble (besides appearances) and I was happy to learn this...