Silly Newbie Question about granite countertops...

[Kathy O.]

Hello everyone,

I was just curious...I've been reading a few rehab descriptions lately and I see granite countertops mentioned quite a bit--so (currently having little knowledge of such things) I'm going to assume granite countertops are a very good (or at least desirable) thing.

I'm also going to assume that the countertops in our apartment are definitely NOT granite (even though they kind of look like they are) cause--no way.

Are granite countertops more durable?

Are they usually found in more upscale properties?

Do they come all in one piece--the counters we have look like wood with something glued on top of it.

Are they pretty expensive?

Thanks!