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Quartzite vs Quartz
Quartzite and Quartz: These two words sound almost the same and there are some similarities between the two products, but they are definitely not the same thing. There are more differences than there are similarities. Let’s examine these two beautiful but different products.
What is quartzite?
Quartzite is a 100% natural stone, created by Mother Nature and mined from the earth by men and machines. It is sandstone that is high in the naturally occurring mineral quartz. It gets subjected to high heat and immense pressure to form a dense hard rock.
What is quartz?
Quartz is a man-made product, sometimes called engineered stone. Depending on the brand and manufacturer, quartz products are composed of 90-95% naturally occurring quartz held together by binding ingredients such as resins and polymers.
How are these 2 materials the same?
How are these 2 materials different?
Both of these materials are beautiful and excellent choices for kitchen countertops, vanity tops, shower walls, bar tops and countless other stone projects. The key is to know and understand the differences between the two products so you can make an informed decision and be happy with the end result for years to come.
By Sharon Koehler. This article is one of a series of articles written and published on behalf of Surface Care PROS Partners.