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A slab can be expensive for reasons that never survive fabrication. A rare mineral field may sit outside the cut map, a long crystalline bridge may disappear at a joint, or a translucent band may land behind a solid support. The useful question is not whether the stone is rare. It is whether the finished wall, island, or table preserves the part of the face that justified the selection.<\/p>\n
I compare the actual slabs, not a material name. Full-face composition, usable dimensions, sequence, finish, repair visibility, cut yield, support, and light all change the installed value. A quieter face can outperform a more dramatic one when it fits the elevation with fewer destructive cuts.<\/p>\n