Natural Quartzite

The look of marble with the strength of quartz

NATURAL MARBLE

Natural Marble is a timeless and classic stone that has been used as countertops for many years. The flowing veins and natural beauty fit into just about any style or decor. Ideal for bathrooms.

Price Range:

Begins at Level 2, and can go up to Level
7 depending on rarity of stone.

Maintenance:

Scratches and etches fairly easily.
Requires more care and maintenance.
Prone to staining, seal once a year.

Sizes Available:

Sizes of natural stone blocks can vary from quarry to quarry. Slabs widths vary from 60”-70” and lengths vary from 95”-120”.

NATURAL GRANITE

Granite is typically one of the most affordable stone countertop options and is readily available. Ideal for most applications, including exterior settings.

Price Range:

Begins at Level 1, and can go up to Level 7
depending on rarity of stone.

Maintenance:

Does not scratch or etch easily, however,
recommended sealing every 1-2 years.

Sizes Available:

Sizes of natural stone blocks can vary from quarry to quarry. Slabs widths vary from 60”-80” and lengths vary from 100”-135”.

NATURAL QUARTZITE

Quartzite is generally heat and scratch resistant but other impurities found in many Quartzites, can sometimes make them less durable than natural granite. Ideal for kitchens.

Price Range:

Begins at Level 5, and can go up to Level
7 depending on rarity of stone.

Maintenance:

Does not scratch or etch easily, however,
recommended sealing every 1-2 years.

Sizes Available:

Sizes of natural stone blocks can vary from quarry to quarry. Slabs widths vary from 60”-80” and lengths vary from 100”-135”.

SANTAMARGHERITA MARBLE

Santamargherita Marble exhibits consistent beauty throughout the space, whether in a bathroom, a living room or a commercial environment. Ideal for bathrooms and interior well caldding.

Price Range:

Begins at Level 1, and can go up to Level
7 depending on color, pattern and chip size.

Maintenance:

Scratches and etches fairly easily.
Requires more care and maintenacnce.
Prone to staining, seal once a year.

Sizes Available:

Sizes Available Slabs are 120. x48"
and available in 1.2cm, 2cm, and 3cm
thick .1.2cm tiles also available in select colors.

SANTAMARGHERITA QUARTZ

Elegant and resistant, Santamargherita Quartz is the ideal surface for high traffic and everyday use. Ideal for kitchen, bath or other interior applications.

Price Range:

Begins at Level 3, and can go up to Level
7 depending on color and finish.

Maintenance:

Highly resistant to scratches, staining and
etching. No sealing is required.

Sizes Available:

Standard or Jumbo slab sizes available, depending on color, Standard slab size is 120" x 55" and Jumbo slabs are 126" x 61".

VADARA QUARTZ

Vadara Quartz is inspired by classic marble and quartzite colors, handcrafted directional veined slabs that are ideal for high traffic and everyday use. Ideal for kitchen, bath or other interior applications.

Price Range:

All slab sizes are Level 7

Maintenance:

Highly resistant to scratches, staining and etching. No sealing is required.

Sizes Available:

All slab sizes are 126” x 63

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Product Information
- About NATURAL QUARTZITE
  Natural Quartzite, not to be confused with Engineered Quartz, has become very popular over the years. Natural Quartzite offers more of a “marble” look, while providing a very hard and durable surface suitable for kitchen countertops and other countertop applications. Natural Quartzite is found in a wide variety of colors: while most quartzite’s are white or light-colored due to their quartz content, bold and striking colors of quartzite can also be found, due to additional minerals found in the stone.
  Due to their inherent hardness, quartzite’s can take longer to work with and cause increased wear and tear on tooling. For this reason, you can expect to pay a little more for fabrication. Also, although quartzite’s have been used for countertop applications for some time now, the industry is still learning about the various types of quartzite’s. Quartzite’s are made of metamorphosed sandstone and depending on the amount of metamorphosis, each quartzite can be more or less porous. Quartzite’s that are geologically defined as meta sandstones, tend to be the most vulnerable to staining. Certain quartzite’s not properly sealed during and after fabrication, can lead to significant staining, which is often difficult and in some cases, impossible to remove.
  Care & Maintenance
  Easy Cleaning
  Natural Quartzite is durable, easy to clean, highly resistant to etching and when properly sealed, stain resistant as well. For daily maintenance, use a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Thoroughly rinse the surface with water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. You can also use products specifically designed for cleaning natural stone surfaces.
  Scratch Resistance
  Natural Quartzite is highly scratch resistant and durable, yet no surface is indestructible. To preserve surface aesthetics from alterations, protect the surface with a cutting board when using knives or sharp objects. Also avoid abrasive pads and cleaners with pumice or powders to insure against accidental scratching.
  Acid & Liquid Resistance
  Depending on the density and porosity of the stone, the necessity for sealing can range from being not required at all, to being required at initial installation and reapplied at specific intervals. It simply depends on the stone’s porosity. As mentioned above, quartzite’s are made of metamorphosed sandstone and depending on the amount of metamorphosis, each quartzite can be more or less porous. Solvent based sealers tend to penetrate the dense, yet porous grain structure of quartzite better that water based sealers. Your fabricator should be able to help guide you on choosing the appropriate sealer for your stone.
  Heat Resistance
  Natural Quartzite is heat resistant. However, the surfaces are not heat proof. We recommend the use of trivets or other heat-resistant pads and to avoid direct contact with heat sources such as saucepans, frying pans, or deep-fat fryers, pots, irons, and open flame.
  Precautions
  Natural Quartzite is known for its hardness and durability. Unfortunately, some stones are often mislabeled as quartzite or ‘soft quartzite” when they are in fact marble or dolomitic marble.
  Some variations of quartzite can be porous and susceptible to staining. Make sure you and your fabricator are familiar with your selected stone type and know how to properly seal and care for your stone.
  Standard Sizes for Slabs
  Sizes of natural stone blocks can vary from quarry to quarry.
  Slabs lengths typically range from 100″-135″ and widths from 60″-80″.
  View the individual bundle details for current stock slab dimensions.
  Standard Finishes
  Polished
  Brushed (Leather)*
  * Available in select colors only
  Documentation
  Quartzite Need Not be a Confusing Stone (MIA Technical Bulletin)

Product Comparison

Name	REQUIRES SEALING	SCRATCHES & ETCHES	PRICE RANGE
Natural Stone: Natural Marble Ideal for bathrooms & wall cladding	Check	Check	Level 1 – Level 7
Natural Stone: Natural Granite Ideal for kitchens & exterior applications	Check	Check	Level 1 – Level 7
Natural Stone: Natural Quartzite Ideal for kitchens	Check	Check	Level 3 – Level 7
SANTAMARGHERITA Quartz Ideal for interior applications	Check	Check	Level 2 – Level 7
SANTAMARGHERITA Marble Ideal for bathrooms	Check	Check	Level 1 – Level 5

Natural Quartzite

The look of marble with the strength of quartz

NATURAL MARBLE

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NATURAL GRANITE

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NATURAL QUARTZITE

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SANTAMARGHERITA MARBLE

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SANTAMARGHERITA QUARTZ

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VADARA QUARTZ

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Natural Quartzite Slab

Standard Sizes for Slabs

Standard Finishes

Documentation

Natural Stone: Natural Marble

Natural Stone: Natural Granite

Natural Stone: Natural Quartzite

SANTAMARGHERITA Quartz

SANTAMARGHERITA Marble

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