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2. Quartz Vs. Granite: Which Stone Is Right For Your Countertops?

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   While “quartz” is a natural mineral, the type of quartz we talk about in reference to countertops is an engineered material. Quartz countertops are composed of crushed quartz crystals, resins ...

3. Quartzite - Wikipedia

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   Quartzite is a very hard rock composed predominantly of an interlocking mosaic of quartz crystals. The grainy, sandpaper-like surface is glassy in appearance. Minor amounts of former cementing materials, iron oxide, silica, carbonate and clay, often migrate during recrystallization, causing streaks and lenses to form within the quartzite. [1 ...

4. Granite - Wikipedia

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   Granite is a natural source of radiation, like most natural stones. Potassium-40 is a radioactive isotope of weak emission, and a constituent of alkali feldspar, which in turn is a common component of granitic rocks, more abundant in alkali feldspar granite and syenites. Some granites contain around 10 to 20 parts per million (ppm) of uranium.

5. Countertop - Wikipedia

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   Countertops are custom made and more scratch resistant as well as less porous than natural quartz surfaces, and don't need to be sealed like other stone surfaces. Due to the presence of the resins, quartz counters are less prone to staining. Thicknesses may be 6mm, 1.2 cm (1/2 inch), 2 cm (3/4 inch), 3 cm (1¼ inch) or 4 cm (1½ inch).

6. Our Favorite Farmhouse Décor Ideas for Your Dream Country Home

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   This Oklahoma home’s kitchen features custom cabinetry topped with quartz countertops and complementary subway tile with black grout. Annie Schlechter Swap Your Bookshelves for Crates

7. Engineered stone - Wikipedia

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   Engineered stone. Engineered stone is a composite material made of crushed stone bound together by an adhesive to create a solid surface. The adhesive is most commonly polymer resin, with some newer versions using cement mix. This category includes engineered quartz (SiO 2), polymer concrete and engineered marble stone. [1]