quartzite
noun
quartz·ite
ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt 
: a compact granular rock composed of quartz and derived from sandstone by metamorphism
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An adjacent dining area connects to the kitchen, which sports a green quartzite island and large windows overlooking city views.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
Okoumé and smoked oak dominate the space, and meets cooler, smoother surfaces Vitoria Regia quartzite, Wachenzeller limestone, stainless steel, and colored glass.
—Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2026
Quartz manufacturers like Cambria point out that breathing in dust while cutting any high-silica material - such as the natural stone quartzite - can be dangerous.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 18 May 2026
Here, white, black, and oak cabinet faces are paired with natural, marble-like Taj Mahal quartzite.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
Okoumé and smoked oak dominate the space, and meets cooler, smoother surfaces Vitoria Regia quartzite, Wachenzeller limestone, stainless steel, and colored glass.
—Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2026
Quartz manufacturers like Cambria point out that breathing in dust while cutting any high-silica material - such as the natural stone quartzite - can be dangerous.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 18 May 2026
Here, white, black, and oak cabinet faces are paired with natural, marble-like Taj Mahal quartzite.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
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“Quartzite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quartzite. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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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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