Quartzite is a natural metamorphic stone, quarried in slabs like granite, that often carries the soft veining people love in marble, with hardness that rivals or beats granite.
It has become the go-to for high-end South Shore kitchens: natural, durable and distinctive. Every quartzite slab is unique, so this is a stone you pick in person.
Where it shines
- Harder than granite in most varieties
- Marble-like veining, natural stone
- Excellent heat resistance
- Works outdoors
Honest trade-offs
- Premium pricing on desirable slabs
- Needs sealing like granite
- True quartzite supply varies: buy from people who know the difference
- Best for
- Statement kitchens, islands, outdoor kitchens and marble lovers who cook hard.
- Care
- Same as granite: soap and water plus periodic sealing.
Quartzite questions
Yes, substantially. Marble scratches with a knife; true quartzite resists it. That is why quartzite handles busy kitchens that would mark marble.
Some stones are mislabeled in the market. We buy from established New England suppliers and verify what we fabricate, so what you pay for is what gets installed.
Quartzite is natural, unique per slab, more heat-proof and needs sealing. Quartz is engineered, consistent and sealing-free. Seeing both side by side at the showroom usually settles it in minutes.
Compare quartzite against the other stones we cut, side by side.