quartzite
noun
quartz·ite
ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt 
: a compact granular rock composed of quartz and derived from sandstone by metamorphism
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The house next to the Ritz-Carlton has an elevator, two guest casitas, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a caterer’s kitchen, telescoping sliding-glass doors to the pool, a Zen waterfall and a fire pit.
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Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Sleek slab The hearth of the fireplace is dressed in a leathered-black Marquina quartzite slab by Terrazzo + Marble Supply, selected by PROjECT.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Pure quartzite is usually white to grey, though quartzites often occur in various shades of pink and red due to traces of iron-oxides in the rock.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The sumptuous primary ensuite boasts a jade quartzite vanity and a soaking tub.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
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Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Sleek slab The hearth of the fireplace is dressed in a leathered-black Marquina quartzite slab by Terrazzo + Marble Supply, selected by PROjECT.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Pure quartzite is usually white to grey, though quartzites often occur in various shades of pink and red due to traces of iron-oxides in the rock.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The sumptuous primary ensuite boasts a jade quartzite vanity and a soaking tub.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
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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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