{"id":3844,"date":"2020-03-27T06:19:28","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T06:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aztile2021.wpengine.com\/?p=3844"},"modified":"2023-04-11T10:01:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T17:01:12","slug":"the-facts-about-quartz-granite-quartzite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/the-facts-about-quartz-granite-quartzite\/","title":{"rendered":"The Facts About Quartz, Granite &#038; Quartzite","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_3848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3848\" style=\"width: 469px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/aphrodite-granite-kitchen-island-countertop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/aphrodite-granite-kitchen-island-countertop.jpg 469w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/aphrodite-granite-kitchen-island-countertop-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/aphrodite-granite-kitchen-island-countertop-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Featured Image: Aphrodite Granite Kitchen Island Countertop from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">If you find yourself spending more time at home lately, this can be a great opportunity to plan the details of your next home project. If you\u2019ve been thinking about upgrading the countertops in your kitchen or bathroom, chances are you\u2019ll want to do plenty of research. Learn more about three of the most popular countertop materials as we dive into the facts about\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/della-terra-quartz\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">quartz<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/granite\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">granite<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/della-terra-quartz\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">quartzite<\/a>\u00a0in this guide.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"BFOH2-lower\">Composition<\/h2>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Distinguishing between these different types of slabs can sometimes be confusing\u2014especially since all three are composed (to varying degrees) of quartz crystals!<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Simply put,\u00a0<strong>granite and quartzite are natural stones<\/strong>\u00a0that are mined from the earth in blocks and then cut into slabs. They contain quartz, along with other minerals, which transform under intense heat and pressure to create the unique stones we know as granite (an igneous rock) and quartzite (a metamorphic rock).<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">On the other hand,\u00a0<strong>quartz slab is an engineered stone<\/strong>\u2014it\u2019s man-made of up to 94% quartz crystals which are crushed and combined with resins and pigments to form a stone-like slab.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3847\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3847\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/blue-tahoe-quartzite-kitchen-countertop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"468\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/blue-tahoe-quartzite-kitchen-countertop.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/blue-tahoe-quartzite-kitchen-countertop-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/blue-tahoe-quartzite-kitchen-countertop-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Blue Tahoe Quartzite Kitchen Countertop from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"BFOH2-lower\">Color Range<\/h2>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">The various minerals in granite\u2014such as quartz crystals, feldspar and mica\u2014combine to create a vast range of colors. Common granite colors include\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/granite\/bianco-montanha\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">white<\/a>, gray, brown,\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/granite\/indian-premium-black-honed\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">black<\/a>, blue,\u00a0green\u00a0and even red. Granite has a variety of patterns as well, from\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/granite\/dallas-white-satin\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">tiny specks<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/granite\/black-savannah\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">sweeping lines<\/a>\u00a0and veins, but is generally characterized by its granulated appearance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3846\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3846\" style=\"width: 467px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cristallo-citrino-quartzite-close-up.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"467\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cristallo-citrino-quartzite-close-up.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cristallo-citrino-quartzite-close-up-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cristallo-citrino-quartzite-close-up-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Cristallo Citrino Quartzite Close-Up from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Quartzite also comes in a range of colors, including white,\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/quartzite\/brilliant-black\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">black<\/a>, beige,\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/quartzite\/nickel\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">grey<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/quartzite\/cristallo-citrino\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">copper<\/a>\u00a0and green. Patterns and movement in quartzite can be\u00a0swirling,\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/slab\/quartzite\/artemis\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">veined<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0linear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Both granite and quartzite are products of nature. Every slab is inherently one-of-a-kind and it\u2019s important to note that each piece can vary in terms of veining, movement and natural pitting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Della Terra Quartz\u00a0\u00ae from Arizona Tile is available in a vast range of colors from\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/quartz\/absolute-white-honed\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">pure white<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/quartz\/absolute-white-honed\/slate-grey-n\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">charcoal<\/a> grey. It can be engineered with patterns and hues that closely resemble popular natural stones and other surfaces, including marble and concrete.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3845\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3845\" style=\"width: 469px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/slate-grey-n-quartz-kitchen-island-countertop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/slate-grey-n-quartz-kitchen-island-countertop.jpg 469w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/slate-grey-n-quartz-kitchen-island-countertop-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/slate-grey-n-quartz-kitchen-island-countertop-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Slate Grey-N Quartz Kitchen Island Countertop from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"BFOH2-lower\">Durability &amp; Heat Resistance<\/h2>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">When it comes to durability, quartz, granite and quartzite are all exceptionally hard materials. They are resistant to scratching and chipping compared to other countertop options such as marble. Quartz is the hardest of the three, but the natural stones are quite durable in their own right.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Quartz, however, can be damaged by heat. Always use a trivet or coaster to keep hot pans and other heat sources off your quartz countertops. And while granite and quartzite are fairly heat-resistant, we still recommend you avoid placing hot pans and pots directly on your natural stone countertops. Extreme, direct heat exposure can still cause damage.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"BFOH2-lower\">Care &amp; Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Quartz is incredibly low-maintenance. It is sealed with a resin during manufacturing and does not need to be re-sealed again. Simply wipe clean when needed and your quartz countertops will shine year after year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Granite and quartzite, like all natural stone, are still somewhat porous despite their durability. Since they have the potential to absorb stains, your natural stone counters should be properly sealed on a regular basis (about once a year) for best results. Be sure to wipe up spills immediately and clean with a gentle, pH-neutral cleaner or simply water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Now that you\u2019re familiar with the details about each of these popular countertop materials, take some time to virtually explore your favorites with the Arizona Tile\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/arizonatileslabyard.com\/Account\/Login.aspx\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Slab Yard<\/a>. You can even see our products in a range of virtual room scenes with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/justimagine.arizonatile.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Just Imagine<\/a>\u00a0visualizer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\"><strong>Hear what Danielle from Los Angeles had to say on Yelp about her visit to one of our showrooms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">\u201c<em>I love what another reviewer said about Arizona Tile, that it&#8217;s like a candy store for adults.\u00a0\u00a0So true.\u00a0\u00a0That&#8217;s how it feels browsing their ultra hip designer tile selection.\u00a0\u00a0This is the only tile store I visited where I got the sense that I could have fun and be creative vs. looking for the &#8220;right&#8221; tile.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you find yourself spending more time at home lately, this can be a great opportunity to plan the details of your next home project. If you\u2019ve been thinking about upgrading the countertops in your kitchen or bathroom, chances are you\u2019ll want to do plenty of research. Learn more about three of the most popular countertop materials as we dive into the facts about quartz, granite and quartzite in this guide. Composition Distinguishing between these different types of slabs can sometimes be confusing\u2014especially since all three are composed (to varying degrees) of quartz crystals! Simply put, granite and quartzite are natural stones that are mined from the earth in blocks and then cut into slabs. They contain quartz, along with other minerals, which transform under intense heat and pressure to create the unique stones we know as granite (an igneous rock) and quartzite (a metamorphic rock). On the other hand, quartz slab is an engineered stone\u2014it\u2019s man-made<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":11,"featured_media":3848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[201,219,221],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quartz-slabs","category-kitchen-tile-slab-projects","category-granite-tile-slabs"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Facts About Quartz, Granite &amp; Quartzite - Arizona Tile<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn everything you could want to know about some of our most popular tile and slabs in quartz, granite, and quartzite from Arizona Tile.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/the-facts-about-quartz-granite-quartzite\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Facts About Quartz, Granite &amp; 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