quartzite

noun

quartz·​ite ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt How to pronounce quartzite (audio)
: a compact granular rock composed of quartz and derived from sandstone by metamorphism
quartzitic adjective

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The kitchen remodel included repainting cabinets, adding a copper sink and quartzite countertops, and updating the lighting. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The new restaurant is 6,000 square feet, as opposed to the usual 3,000 square feet, and uses natural stoneware and organic textures like travertine, Taj Mahal quartzite and Venetian plaster. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025 First up is Seneca Rocks, a jagged quartzite formation that rises 900 feet above the North Fork River. West Virginia Tourism Office, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025 On the new range wall, a quartzite shelf that matches the tall backsplash and counter provides both functional and decorative space. Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quartzite

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First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quartzite was in 1823

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“Quartzite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quartzite. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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quartzite

noun
quartz·​ite ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt How to pronounce quartzite (audio)
: a compact grainy rock composed of quartz and made from sandstone by the earth's heat and pressure

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