Quartzite

/’kwôrt-zite/

Quartzite is a metamorphic rock composed almost entirely of quartz. It forms when a quartz-rich sandstone is altered by the heat, pressure and chemical activity of metamorphism. These conditions recrystallize the sand grains and the silica cement that binds them together. The result is a network of interlocking quartz grains of incredible strength.

• Hard, dense, durable rock
• Mohs hardness scale: 7
• Low maintenance
• Requires sealing
• Available in polished, honed (matte) and some leathered finishes