Smears on Granite Countertop

We just had lapidus granite countertop installed. When the light shows on it it looks like it has smears and a milkey look threw it in places. The installer said it is the grain and differant colors in the granite just part af natural stone. is this true?

 

Dear Toni:

It's is really hard to tell without having the possibility to see it in person. However, if the smears follow the movements in the stone, your fabricator may be right, considering that migmatite (that's what Lapidus is) can present non-uniform polishing characteristics. However if the smearing has random patterns that go across the movements, then it could be something else. Maybe the residue of the impregnator that was applied and not thoroughly removed before it had a chance to dry?...

I'm just fishing in the dark, here; but your mention of a “milky” look leads me to consider that possibility.

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