Marble And Quartzite

The two stones are frequently compared because of the veining and colors present in many types of quartzite which make it resemble the look of marble.

Marble and quartzite.

Like marble quartzite is non foliated metamorphic white when pure and is stronger than its parent rock. Both stones are pretty durable but since marble is a softer stone it needs more special care to keep it looking great than quartzite does. Marble is a mineral that is created from dolomite or limestone. Granite countertops have risen top popularity over the past few decades while marble countertops have been a focal point of homes for years on end.

Also like marble it can form in a range of colors including purple green blue brown yellow and black depending on the parent rock s mineral impurities but commonly it appears as a dark gray or light pink. The price of marble or quartzite countertops can vary greatly depending on the type size grade and origin. The average price for marble countertops is around 60 per square foot. Both marble and quartzite are designated as a non foliated metamorphic rock as opposed to foliated stones like slate which has a layered appearance.

Quartzite and marble can appear at times like twins of the natural stone world. Quartzite is not a mineral and is derived from the quartz sandstone by using heat and pressure on the sandstone s quartz grains to fuse them.