quartzite
noun
quartz·ite
ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt 
: a compact granular rock composed of quartz and derived from sandstone by metamorphism
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The house with four bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms comes with electronic pocket doors, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a new pool, a casita and a putting green.
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Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025
In the kitchen, Miele appliances, a statement range hood, and enormous quartzite island create a soothing palette.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Instead, the designer often gravitates toward natural stones like quartzite and marble for this type of application.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
Custom cabinetry in deep burgundy pops against the quartzite countertop with chestnut veining, which ties back to the natural materials seen throughout the home.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
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Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025
In the kitchen, Miele appliances, a statement range hood, and enormous quartzite island create a soothing palette.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Instead, the designer often gravitates toward natural stones like quartzite and marble for this type of application.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
Custom cabinetry in deep burgundy pops against the quartzite countertop with chestnut veining, which ties back to the natural materials seen throughout the home.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
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quartzite
noun
quartz·ite
ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt
: a compact grainy rock composed of quartz and made from sandstone by the earth's heat and pressure
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