Quartzite is a natural stone that started as sand and turned into its present gorgeous form due to the earth’s pressure. Its natural groves are caused by minerals trapped in the stone. When cut into slabs and professionally polished, quartzite exudes stunning elegance that adds beauty and value to any space. Moreover, quartzite countertops are low maintenance, requiring only regular soap and water for cleaning without the need for cleaning chemicals.
Quartzite is also durable. It’s harder than marble and granite. It’s a perfect material for outdoor countertops and surfaces, as it’s resistant to UV light.
Quartzite is often mistaken to be the same as quartz, but they’re distinctly different. For one, quartz is an engineered stone made mostly with ground quartz crystals and combined with resins and pigments, allowing for quartz countertops to be available in a wide range of color selections. On the other hand, quartzite colors are generally limited to white and shades of gray, being a natural stone.