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Long grey and white quartzite island with counter seating

Quartzite countertops

Marble looks. Granite backbone.

Hardness
Extremely hard — harder than granite
Heat
Excellent
Sealing
Reseal like granite
Price band
$$$
Best rooms
Kitchen islands, hardworking kitchens, baths

What quartzite is

Quartzite starts as sandstone and is compressed into one of the hardest surfaces you can put in a kitchen. Visually it reads like marble — soft grey and white veining over a bright field — but it stands up to the daily abuse a busy island takes.

Why homeowners choose it

  • The soft, veined look homeowners want from marble, with far more durability.
  • Harder than granite — genuinely difficult to scratch.
  • Bright whites and warm neutrals that lift a room without dominating it.
  • A natural stone, so every slab is unique — worth seeing in person.

Care & maintenance

Treat it like granite: neutral cleaner and a soft cloth, prompt cleanup of spills, and periodic resealing to keep the surface repelling liquids.

More in our care and maintenance FAQs.

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Quartzite in real Chicagoland homes

Kitchen island topped with dramatically veined white and gold granite over dark cabinetryWhite marble-look island with a tall faucet beside a professional gas rangeFull-height white marble backsplash with bold grey veining behind a professional rangeBlack island with white quartz top in a white kitchen with glass-front cabinetsWhite Viatera Calacatta quartz counters with a gas cooktop and stainless wall ovensMarble slab backsplash and blue-grey island beside a professional range

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