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

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   What Is Granite? 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 ...

3. Dimension stone - Wikipedia

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   In 2008, concerns were raised regarding radon emissions from granite countertops; the National Safety Council states that the contributions of radon to inside air come from the soil and rock around the residence (69%), the outdoor air and the water supply (28%), and only 2.5% from all building materials-including granite countertops.

4. Granite - Wikipedia

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   Granite (/ ˈ ɡ r æ n ɪ t / GRAN-it) is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase.It forms from magma with a high content of silica and alkali metal oxides that slowly cools and solidifies underground.

5. Your Guide to the Real Cost of Granite Countertops - AOL

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6. Cambria (company) - Wikipedia

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   The look of any quartz countertop compares to granite in that the colors are deep and consistent. [5] The process of creating the countertops is different than granite, in that it is an engineered product, consisting of a minimum of 93% quartz and 7% epoxy binder and dyes. [6]

7. How Much Do Granite Countertops Cost? - AOL

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8. Engineered stone - Wikipedia

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   The application of these products depends on the original stone used. For engineered marbles the most common application is indoor flooring and walls, while the quartz based product is used primarily for kitchen countertops [2] as an alternative to laminate or granite. [3] Related materials include geopolymers and cast stone.

9. Countertop - Wikipedia

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   Tests also have shown that this countertop surface is the most resistant to discoloration from foods and household products among common household surfaces, the second most stain resistant being granite. [3] Countertops are custom made and more scratch resistant as well as less porous than natural quartz surfaces, and don't need to be sealed ...