[ELI5] Why do all chemistry/biology labs have that black stone as the bench top?

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[ELI5] Why do all chemistry/biology labs have that black stone as the bench top?

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They may have changed now, but Soapstone used to used a lot. It is heat resistant and acid proof. It is also nonporous so it won’t stain. We actually have it in our kitchen for our counter tops.