Quartzite is a metamorphic rock made almost entirely of the mineral quartz, which is originally pure sandstone. Under a natural process of high heat and pressure over the centuries, the sand grains lose their original shape and fuse forming a dense, durable rock. With a very similar look to marble, you can choose from a variety of shades and vein patterns. Most slabs tend toward tones of white, cream, grey, taupe and rust.
Don’t confuse this natural stone with quartz countertops. Although both materials are popular, beautiful and offer many advantages, quartz tops are fabricated using a combination of natural and synthetic materials. Quartzite, on the other hand, is a natural stone material mined from the earth, just like marble and granite.
