Quartzite countertops are the secret of design-savvy homeowners — a 100% natural stone harder than granite, with the elegant veining of marble, increasingly the top choice for high-end Cherry Hill, NJ kitchens and bathrooms.
What Is Quartzite?
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock formed when sandstone is fused with quartz under intense geological heat and pressure. The result is a natural stone with the durability of granite — actually harder than granite — and the dramatic visual character often associated with marble.
Important: quartzite is not the same as quartz. Quartz is engineered (94% natural quartz crystal + resin binder); quartzite is 100% natural stone. The names cause confusion, but the materials are very different.
Why Choose Quartzite?
- Harder than granite — among the hardest natural stones used for countertops
- Marble-like beauty — natural veining and unique patterns
- Heat resistant — handles hot pans without damage
- Stain resistant — when properly sealed
- Etching resistant — unlike marble, quartzite resists acidic foods
- One-of-a-kind — every slab is unique natural stone
Popular Quartzite Varieties
Taj Mahal Quartzite
Taj Mahal is perhaps the most popular quartzite in South Jersey homes. Soft cream background with gentle gold veining — warm, elegant, and versatile. Perfect for white kitchens that want a touch more character than pure white quartz.
Calacatta Quartzite
Bright white with bold black or grey veins, Calacatta quartzite looks like premium Italian marble but performs like granite. A favorite for waterfall islands.
Sea Pearl Quartzite
Sea Pearl features pale grey-green tones with shimmering iridescent depth. Stunning in bathrooms and as accent surfaces.
White Macaubas Quartzite
Clean white background with subtle grey movement, White Macaubas is the cleanest, most minimal quartzite — ideal for modern kitchens.
Mont Blanc Quartzite
Soft white with delicate grey veining, Mont Blanc reads almost solid from a distance with character revealed up close.
Quartzite vs Marble — Which Is Right?
For homeowners drawn to marble’s beauty but concerned about staining and etching, quartzite is the perfect alternative:
- Looks similar to marble — natural veining, white backgrounds, dramatic patterns
- Performs much better — quartzite is harder, less porous, and resists etching
- Costs slightly more than marble in most varieties
- Lower maintenance — sealing every 2-3 years vs annually for marble
How to Tell Real Quartzite
Some sellers mislabel softer marble or dolomite as quartzite. Real quartzite is so hard it will scratch glass — and a knife blade won’t scratch it. We only sell verified quartzite from trusted suppliers, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Caring for Quartzite
Quartzite is low-maintenance compared to marble:
- Daily cleaning with mild soap and water
- Reseal every 2-3 years (we’ll provide written instructions)
- Wipe up spills (especially oil and acidic liquids) reasonably promptly
- Use trivets for hot pans (good practice for any countertop)
Service Areas
From our Cherry Hill showroom we install quartzite countertops throughout Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Haddonfield, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Marlton, Medford, and surrounding areas.
Visit our showroom to see quartzite slabs in person — there’s no substitute for seeing natural stone before you buy. Call (609)-372-8776.