I had an installer say he was redoing his kitchen and I asked if he was putting in quartz or granite. He said granite. I asked why and he said if you ever smelled them cutting quartz you would never put it in your home. Then I read this on NPR. While it pertains to quartz workers, it sure makes me wonder.
How New Cases Of Lung Damage Emerged In The U.S. Countertop Industry : Shots - Health News : NPR