Quartzite

Quartzite is tougher than Granite, naturally occurring, and beautiful.

Quartzite comes from sandstone which undergoes a natural process to become a metamorphic rock though high pressure beneath the earth's crust. Marble is another example of a metamorphic rock, though it is less durable because it is made from limestone. Quartzite and Marble tend to look very similar due to this, though Quartzite has the added bonus of being more durable and less expensive than Marble.

Quartzite is a reliable stone, that requires the low maintenance of Granite with a similar appearance to Marble. It is a stone that does not etch, and is more resistant to heat and scratch. A once a year sealing is recommended to keep Quartzite countertops non-porous.