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Quartzite
Quartzite
Quartzite is an extremely hard rock that is not water or acid-soluble. On the Mohs test that measures how hard a material is, it has been given a hardness reading of 8⁄10. This mean that it is harder than glass and can actually cut it.
In its’ purest form it’s white like marble, but can have impurities in it that lead to some incredible patterns and colors. For some people, it’s the only surface that they would ever consider due to its incredible beauty and strength.
True quartzite cannot etch with acidic food like lemons and tomato. This could be considered as a bullet proof type of worktop that can withstand more wear and tear than most other options.
Quartzite VS Quartz
Quartzite is often compared to granite in terms of hardness and durability. It combines that toughness with the variegated patterning of marble, which makes for an alluring combination. General speaking, quartzite is the hardest stone, followed by Granite.
Quartz used to be known as engineered stone, because it’s just that—a synthetic material that’s made in a factory out of stone chips, resins, and pigments. Quartzite, by comparison, is a metamorphic rock that originated as sandstone. It's extracted from a quarry and formed into finished slabs that become kitchen countertops, as well as tiles for floors, walls, and splashbacks.
People often are confused between Quartz and Quartzite because of the similarities in the name. Quartz countertops are man-made even through quartz is a natural material. Quartzite countertops on the other hand are natural and they are considered to be a high end countertop material.
