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

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   Whereas quartz countertops are man-made, granite is a naturally occurring stone, quarried from the earth, then cut and polished into the countertop material so many know and love. Made of stern ...

3. What's the Difference Between Quartz and Quartzite? - AOL

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   There are so many countertop options to choose from for every style kitchen—granite, concrete, marble, soapstone—however, two popular countertop materials people keep coming back to are quartz ...

4. Quartz - Wikipedia

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   Quartz. Quartz is a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silica (silicon dioxide). The atoms are linked in a continuous framework of SiO 4 silicon–oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall chemical formula of SiO 2. Quartz is, therefore, classified structurally as a framework silicate mineral ...

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. 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]

7. 7 Beautiful and Inexpensive Kitchen Countertop Ideas ... - AOL

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   Another popular kitchen countertop idea on a budget is tile. Tile is as economical as laminate—especially if you opt for ceramic or porcelain, which range from $5 to $30 per square foot. If your ...