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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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 That was thanks to its nearly 30 miles of hiking trails, beaches, and more, along with dramatic 500-foot quartzite bluffs and a stunning 360-acre lake. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quartzite

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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 6 Oct. 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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