quartzite
noun
quartz·ite
ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt 
: a compact granular rock composed of quartz and derived from sandstone by metamorphism
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But things quickly improve: Tyler, who also serves as our resident historian and geologist, leads a hike up a steep ravine to Winnie’s Grotto, a towering chimney of auburn quartzite.
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John Briley, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Quartz and quartzite will also be popular for backsplashes (more than 60 percent of those surveyed say so), though tile still comes in first at 70 percent.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Flowing Countertops Warm quartz and quartzite in creamy whites or soft browns pair beautifully with the rest of the earthy spectrum.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
The open air feeling inside Palm Tree Club KC revolves around a blue fusion quartzite bar encasing a wavy bar-to-ceiling backbar acting as the spiral centerpiece for the entire space.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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John Briley, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Quartz and quartzite will also be popular for backsplashes (more than 60 percent of those surveyed say so), though tile still comes in first at 70 percent.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Flowing Countertops Warm quartz and quartzite in creamy whites or soft browns pair beautifully with the rest of the earthy spectrum.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
The open air feeling inside Palm Tree Club KC revolves around a blue fusion quartzite bar encasing a wavy bar-to-ceiling backbar acting as the spiral centerpiece for the entire space.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Quartzite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quartzite. Accessed 17 Oct. 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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