The Loveliness of Quartzite

Quartzite is another durable stone that makes gorgeous countertops in the kitchen and bath.

Made of metamorphosed sandstone, which is basically melted silica, this rock usually has a nice even color throughout.  Quartzite slabs seen in our showroom change frequently, but our favorites have been the rich Chocolate Quartzite, the stunning Ocean Wave, and the lovely gray of Madre Perola.

Madre Perola Quartzite

Quartzites’s solidly formed structure makes it even harder  than granite. The Mohr’s scale of hardness, which rates stones on a scale from 1 to 10 as to their toughness, rates quartzite at a 7. For comparison, granite itself is composed of feldspar (with a rating of 6) and quartz (with a rating of 7).

Chocolate Quartzite

For those who desire a unique kitchen that holds up well to scratches, wear and tear, Quartzite makes an attractive surface.

Ocean Wave Quartzite

 To see what slabs Natural Stone Source is currently carrying, please visit us at www.nssgranite.com or come see us in person at 425 N. Frontage Rd. in Nipomo California, 93444.