Quartzite

Our Installed Price range
$51.00 to $175.00 Sq/Ft
Composed mainly or entirely of quartz. The compact, granular rock is a form of metamorphosed sandstone in which silica, or quartz, has been deposited between the grains of quartz of which the sandstone is essentially composed. Other minerals that may be present in small amounts in quartzite include feldspar, mica, rutile, tourmaline, and zircon.
The Good | The Not So Good |
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Strongest & most durable counter-top surface | Heavy |
Not adversely affected by heat | Some varieties can stain |
Excellent as a thawing surface | (Solution): Our Dry-Treat permanent sealer |
Most scratch resistant surface | Sharp corners can chip |
Natural created beauty | |
Damage is repairable | |
High tensile strength | |
ULTRA low Maintenance |