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2. Engineered stone - Wikipedia

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   There is also a difference between quartz and quartzite, which may be confused because of the similarities in the name. Quartz countertops are man-made even though quartz is a natural material. Quartzite countertops on the other hand are natural and they are considered to be a high end countertop material. [7]

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

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   Quartz countertops come in even more color and patterns because it’s an engineered stone. “Being manmade, the patterns and the colors and all that are designed by the manufacturer,” Chadha ...

4. Quarry - Wikipedia

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   Many quarry stones such as marble, granite, limestone, and sandstone are cut into larger slabs and removed from the quarry. The surfaces are polished and finished with varying degrees of sheen or luster. Polished slabs are often cut into tiles or countertops and installed in many kinds of residential and commercial properties. Natural stone ...

5. Quartzite - Wikipedia

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   Quartzite is a decorative stone and may be used to cover walls, as roofing tiles, as flooring, and stairsteps. Its use for countertops in kitchens is expanding rapidly. It is harder and more resistant to stains than granite. Crushed quartzite is sometimes used in road construction. [2]

6. Metamorphic rock - Wikipedia

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   Quartzite is sufficiently hard and dense that it is difficult to quarry. However, some quartzite is used as dimension stone, often as slabs for flooring, walls, or stairsteps. About 6% of crushed stone, used mostly for road aggregate, is quartzite. [4] Marble is also prized for building construction [47] and as a medium for sculpture. [6]

7. The truth about no-appraisal home equity loans: What ... - AOL

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   Qualifying for a home equity loan typically requires a minimum of 15% to 20% equity in your home after first and second mortgages are accounted for, a credit score of at least 620 (although higher ...

8. Drinking certain types of coffee can bring some health ... - AOL

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   Recent research reveals that caffeine has health benefits for most moderate coffee drinkers. Here are the pros and cons of drinking certain coffees, with expert insights and advice.

9. Artificial stone - Wikipedia

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   Artificial stone is a name for various synthetic stone products produced from the 18th century onward. Uses include statuary, architectural details, fencing and rails, building construction, civil engineering work, and industrial applications such as grindstones .