7 on MOHS scale

Harder than granite

Natural stone

Cut from quarried slabs

Low maintenance

Seal once a year

Indoor + outdoor

Holds up to heat and weather

What Is quartzite

Not to be confused with quartz

Quartzite is a natural stone, formed when sandstone is compressed and heated deep underground over thousands of years. That process is what gives it the dramatic, marble-like veining our clients love, along with a hardness that outperforms granite.

Quartz, on the other hand, is engineered. It is made from ground quartz mixed with resin, which is why it comes in more uniform colors and patterns. Both are excellent materials. They are just built very differently, and we will walk you through which one fits your project when you visit the showroom.

Quick way to remember it: quartzite is quarried, quartz is manufactured.

Buying Guide

Common questions about quartzite

A few things worth knowing before your showroom visit.

No. Quartzite is a natural stone cut from quarried slabs. Quartz is engineered from ground quartz and resin. They look different in person and are priced differently.
Quartzite typically runs higher than granite due to its hardness and the more involved fabrication process, though exact pricing depends on the slab you choose. We can give you a real number at your showroom visit.
Yes, we recommend sealing once a year to keep it stain resistant.
Yes. It holds up well to sun and weather, which makes it a strong option for outdoor kitchens here in the Pacific Northwest.
It is one of our most consistently stocked slabs because of how often it is requested, but availability shifts. We recommend a showroom visit to see current inventory in person.

Recent work

Real projects,
not stock photography

Ready to see quartzite in person?

Photos only tell part of the story. Come see the full slabs in our Woodinville showroom.