Marble And Quartzite

The price of marble or quartzite countertops can vary greatly depending on the type size grade and origin.

Marble and quartzite.

Also like marble it can form in a range of colors including purple green blue brown yellow and black depending on the parent rock s mineral impurities but commonly it appears as a dark gray or light pink. Quartzite is not a mineral and is derived from the quartz sandstone by using heat and pressure on the sandstone s quartz grains to fuse them. The average price for marble countertops is around 60 per square foot. However you can find inexpensive marble countertops for as low as 40 per square foot to high end marble countertops costing more than 100 per square foot.

Both marble and quartzite are designated as a non foliated metamorphic rock as opposed to foliated stones like slate which has a layered appearance. Like marble quartzite is non foliated metamorphic white when pure and is stronger than its parent rock. The two stones are frequently compared because of the veining and colors present in many types of quartzite which make it resemble the look of marble. Marble is a mineral that is created from dolomite or limestone.

Granite countertops have risen top popularity over the past few decades while marble countertops have been a focal point of homes for years on end. Quartzite is a stunning natural stone that is often seen as a viable alternative to marble.