Quartz and quartzite are two high-quality countertop materials that are often mistaken for each other. However, quartz and quartzite are two different materials with unique characteristics and varying levels of durability.
Continue reading to learn more about the major qualities and differences between the two materials.
Quartz countertops are man-made or engineered, and they’re made from synthetic materials. Typically, their composition is made up of 90% to 94% loose quartz and 6% to 10% resins and pigments – which turn into durable, non-porous slabs when combined.
Here are some of the other qualities of quartz countertops:
Quartzite is a naturally occurring material. It is the result when sandstone is exposed to extreme heat and pressure from the tectonic plate compression in the earth’s crust. This metamorphic rock is mined and sawn into slabs, which are later cut so they can be used as countertops.
Here are some of the characteristics of quartzite countertops:
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