Quartzite Stone
A hard metamorphic natural stone prized for marble-like looks with granite-level durability for countertops, slabs and walls.
What is Quartzite?
Quartzite is a metamorphic natural stone formed when sandstone is altered by intense heat and pressure deep underground. During metamorphism, the quartz grains in the sandstone recrystallize and interlock, creating a stone that is denser, harder and less porous than the sedimentary rock it came from. True quartzite rates very high on the Mohs hardness scale, which is why it stands up to everyday kitchen use far better than most marble.
The confusion around quartzite starts with its appearance. Many quartzites carry soft whites, creams and greys with flowing veining that looks almost identical to marble, which is why designers reach for it when they want the marble look without the etching and maintenance. It is important to understand the difference between quartzite and quartz (the engineered product): quartzite is a 100% natural stone quarried in blocks and cut into slabs, while quartz countertops are man-made from resin and crushed stone.
In the factory and on site, quartzite is used for kitchen countertops and islands, bathroom vanities, wall cladding, flooring, and slabs where a hard, statement surface is needed. Like any natural stone, it should be sealed, but a good quartzite resists etching from acidic spills better than marble and handles heat well. Finishes run from polished and glossy to honed and leathered.
Below is the quartzite we currently stock and supply from our factory. Browse the listing, then reach out for slabs or cut-to-size fabrication.
