{"id":541,"count":11,"description":"Quartzite is a natural stone formed from sandstone under heat and pressure: dense, hard and veined like marble, but unlike engineered quartz it contains no resin. The catalogue has {stx_kivide_arv:kvartsiit} quartzites from {stx_alates:kvartsiit} \u20ac\/m\u00b2, among them Taj Mahal, White Macaubas and Kalahari.","link":"https:\/\/stoneks.com\/en\/category\/quartzite\/","name":"Quartzite","slug":"quartzite","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":{"_stx_faq_json":"[{\"q\": \"How much does a quartzite worktop cost?\", \"a\": \"Quartzite starts at [stx_alates cat=\\\"kvartsiit\\\"] \u20ac\/m\u00b2; you\u2019ll see the price of a specific stone on its card. Quartzite is a hard stone that takes time to cut and grind, so the fabrication appears as a separate line in the quote; we also account for the number of slabs, the edges, cut-outs, transport and installation. Quote within 24 hours on working days.\"}, {\"q\": \"Is quartzite suitable for a kitchen worktop?\", \"a\": \"Yes: dense, hard quartzite stands up to everyday kitchen work and isn\u2019t bothered by normal kitchen heat or sunlight. The same stone suits a kitchen island, a bar top and a fireplace surround, where its pattern becomes the centrepiece of the room. Like any natural stone, quartzite needs sealing from time to time.\"}, {\"q\": \"Does quartzite need sealing?\", \"a\": \"Yes. Quartzite is denser than marble, but as a natural stone it has pores, especially in the lighter varieties. Sealing gives you time to wipe up spilt wine or oil before it soaks into the stone; when the surface starts absorbing water and darkening, it\u2019s time to renew the sealer. Day to day, warm water and a few drops of neutral detergent keep the stone clean.\"}, {\"q\": \"How do choosing and installing quartzite work?\", \"a\": \"With natural stone every slab has a different pattern, so it\u2019s worth judging the stone at the showroom from a sample and a full-size photo: book a visit to our Noblessner showroom and let us know in advance which quartzites you\u2019d like to see. Measurement within a week \u2014 from the laser measurements we set out on the production drawing what goes on the island, what goes on the worktop and where the cut-outs fall. Installation 10 working days from drawing approval. 100+ stones in stock, plus nearly 600 more within a week\u2019s delivery.\"}, {\"q\": \"Are quartzite and quartz the same material?\", \"a\": \"The names are similar; the materials are not. Quartzite is a natural stone whose quartz grains fused tightly together under heat and pressure deep in the earth: every slab is unique, it needs sealing, and it handles normal kitchen heat and sunlight. Quartz<\/a>, or engineered quartz, is made in a factory from crushed quartz and resin: the pattern is even and no sealing is needed, but a hot pan needs a trivet and it isn\u2019t suitable outdoors.\"}]","_stx_summary":"Quartzite is a natural stone formed from sandstone under heat and pressure: dense, hard and veined like marble, but unlike engineered quartz it contains no resin. The catalogue has {stx_kivide_arv:kvartsiit} quartzites from {stx_alates:kvartsiit} \u20ac\/m\u00b2, among them Taj Mahal, White Macaubas and Kalahari.","_stx_intro_html":"

Catalogue \u00b7 Quartzite<\/p>

Quartzite has veining reminiscent of marble, but the density and hardness of granite. Despite the name, it isn\u2019t engineered quartz<\/a> but a natural stone formed from sandstone deep in the earth, and every slab has a character of its own. Our catalogue has [stx_kivide_arv cat=\"kvartsiit\"] quartzites<\/b>, among them Taj Mahal and Kalahari in beige tones and the white White Macaubas, priced from [stx_alates cat=\"kvartsiit\"] \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/b>.<\/p>

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Don\u2019t mix them up<\/p>

Quartzite is not quartz<\/h2>

Two similar names, two different materials. Which one suits your kitchen depends on whether you value a one-of-a-kind natural pattern or low-maintenance consistency.<\/p><\/div>

Quartzite \u2014 a natural stone<\/h3>

Formed deep in the earth when quartz-rich sandstone came under heat and pressure. Every slab has its own veining and tone, the surface needs sealing from time to time, and neither the heat of the hob nor sunlight changes the stone.<\/p><\/div>

Quartz \u2014 a factory composite<\/h3>

Made from crushed quartz, pigment and resin. The colour is consistent from slab to slab and no sealing is needed, but the resin can\u2019t take direct heat or constant sunlight. You\u2019ll find all our quartz stones in the quartz catalogue<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Colours<\/p>

Quartzites by colour<\/h2>

The colour group is only the beginning. Because quartzite is a natural stone, slabs differ even under the same name, and the choice often comes down to how the veining runs across the slab.<\/p><\/div>

Light and creamy<\/h3>

Taj Mahal and Kalahari are beige, White Macaubas and Madreperola white, and Colonial Cream, as the name says, creamy. Light quartzites suit a white or wooden kitchen and give it a soft warmth.<\/p><\/div>

Blue<\/h3>

Blue Roma and Ocean Blue are blue quartzites for anyone who wants the worktop or bar to be the first thing people notice in the room.<\/p><\/div>

Dark and green<\/h3>

Belvedere is a dark quartzite and Avocatus a green one. Both are bold stones for a kitchen island, a fireplace surround or a bathroom vanity top.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Who it suits<\/p>

When to choose quartzite<\/h2>

Quartzite is a natural stone for people who want the beauty of marble but need a harder surface in the kitchen. If you\u2019re torn between quartzite and marble, compare them side by side at the showroom.<\/p><\/div>

Quartzite is your stone if<\/h3>