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Which looks more natural?<br />
Because quartz is bound by a resin, it can sometimes look too manufactured to some.<br />
Quartzite has the slightly coarse texture of sandstone giving it a more organic feel. It is<br />
also an appealing choice to environmentally conscious consumers because it is a totally<br />
natural product.<br />
Which offers more colors or patterns?<br />
Because it is created in a factory setting, quartz can be altered with regard to color<br />
and pattern. Added pigments can yield white, cream, gray, brown, blue, or pink results.<br />
Patterns can be flecked, veined or solid.<br />
“There are so many different quartz colors and patterns, and its durability compared<br />
to quartzite and granite makes it our most used material for countertops,” says kitchen<br />
designer Lauren Donges from Neal’s Design-Remodel.<br />
Although you will most often find quartzite in shades of white or gray, occasionally<br />
iron oxide can give the stone a pinkish or reddish tint. The patterns are natural with<br />
veining that is different from slab to slab, and even within the same slab.<br />
“My personal favorite countertop to use on projects is quartzite. I think it has a much<br />
more natural movement and 3D appearance than quartz and granite, and each slab is<br />
so unique that it makes each project one-of-a-kind,” Donges says.<br />
Brown Latte quartzite from Stone Mart<br />
34 housetrends.com
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