Stone properties: all stone, natural or composite (man made), used for kitchen worktops is subject to colour variation and natural veining. The stone eventually used for any order may differ in look and feel from any sample previously given to the customer. Stone names generally reflect a particular type of stone from a particular quarry, area or composite range; however, it is common to find variation between and within slabs of stone from the same quarry. These properties also apply to stone samples as they are an indicator of colour and texture. Actual stone may vary from sample.