quartzite
noun
quartz·ite
ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt 
: a compact granular rock composed of quartz and derived from sandstone by metamorphism
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The kitchen remodel included repainting cabinets, adding a copper sink and quartzite countertops, and updating the lighting.
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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
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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
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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
: a compact grainy rock composed of quartz and made from sandstone by the earth's heat and pressure
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