Marble And Quartzite

Both marble and quartzite are designated as a non foliated metamorphic rock as opposed to foliated stones like slate which has a layered appearance.

Marble and quartzite.

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

Like marble quartzite is non foliated metamorphic white when pure and is stronger than its parent rock. 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. Marble is a mineral that is created from dolomite or limestone. Quartzite and marble can appear at times like twins of the natural stone world.

Quartz granite and marble are three of the best and most popular countertop options on the market. 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.