quartzite

noun

quartz·​ite ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt 

: a compact granular rock composed of quartz and derived from sandstone by metamorphism

quartzitic

kwȯrt-ˈsi-tik 

adjective

Examples of quartzite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The contemporary rooms are the most striking, all polished, minimalist, and moody with quartzite rock walls, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, paddling-pool sized sunken bathtubs, and sexy double sided fireplaces. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Quartz is often mistaken for quartzite, a natural stone, cut from the earth, that is also used for countertops. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

The family room is anchored by a black and gold quartzite fireplace. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

The living room features wide-plank wood floors, tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a glass wall; the kitchen includes an oversized quartzite island; and a guest suite has a Japanese soaking tub. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quartzite

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

quartzite

noun

quartz·​ite ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt 

: a compact grainy rock composed of quartz and made from sandstone by the earth's heat and pressure