quartzite
noun
quartz·ite
ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt 
: a compact granular rock composed of quartz and derived from sandstone by metamorphism
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This mountain has a distinct cone shape with pale quartzite slopes that change with the light throughout the day.
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Taj Mahal Quartzite and White Oak Pairing The Taj Mahal quartzite and white oak pairing is one that West says is a safe go-to, but is beginning to feel overplayed.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
The chef’s counter, meanwhile, shines the spotlight on quartzite and oak, two materials that come together to create a soft, warm space.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Swiss quartzite countertops, custom cabinetry in the eat-in kitchen and oak-parquet floors elevate the space.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Taj Mahal Quartzite and White Oak Pairing The Taj Mahal quartzite and white oak pairing is one that West says is a safe go-to, but is beginning to feel overplayed.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
The chef’s counter, meanwhile, shines the spotlight on quartzite and oak, two materials that come together to create a soft, warm space.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Swiss quartzite countertops, custom cabinetry in the eat-in kitchen and oak-parquet floors elevate the space.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 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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