Quartzite vs Limestone | Countertop Comparison

Описание: Quartzite and limestone can both provide stunning beauty as countertops or accent pieces in homes, apartments, summer homes, and businesses. Though both are stylish and will increase the equity of any home, the durability and composition of these two materials greatly differ.

Quartzite is a fantastic option to mimic the appearance of marble, but with increased durability that is better suited for busier areas and even outdoors.

Quartzite is a form of sandstone that is formed through heating and pressure under the Earth’s crust. The intense heat and pressure of metamorphism causes the quartz grains to compact and become tightly interwoven with each other, resulting in very hard and dense quartzite. It has a natural, glassy luster that creates a striking appearance.

Pure quartzite is primarily white or grey in color, although, many other more exotic shades are available as well. Each slab has intricate veins with wavy swirling patterns. Quartzite is ideal for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, bath surrounds, fireplace surrounds, bar tops, wash stations, bulter’s pantries, and any other project that you are planning for.

Limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate. It is known for uniquely having ancient aquatic fossils embedded it as a result of being formed in clear, warm, shallow marine waters. There are many limestone–forming environments around Earth, such as the Caribbean Sea, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, around Pacific Ocean islands and within the Indonesian archipelago.

Limestone is slightly softer and more porous than marble, so avoiding areas that experience a high traffic flow, particularly with acidic liquids, is best. Limestone will look fantastic as a bathroom vanity or bath surround because it provides a “beachy” look from impressions left on the stone by aquatic fossils and shells. It typically comes in natural colors such as grey, tan or brown and has a solid overall appearance. Its visual versatility makes it easy to accommodate any design scheme, which makes Limestone is especially perfect for renovations.

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