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Materials

What is Quartz? What is Marble? What is Granite?

Materials

What is quartz?

Quartz is an engineered stone, manufactured using 95% ground natural quartz and 5% polymer resins. Quartz is one of the hardest minerals in the world and resistant to stains, heat, chemicals, and scratches. Quartz is very popular and you can find a wide range of colors compare to marble and granite.

Pros

  • Sturdy, less likely to crack
  • Non-porous
  • Stain-resistance
  • Heat-resistance
  • Wide range of color and pattern
  • Less weakness than natural stone
  • Low maintenance

Cons

  • May discolor overtime when expose to direct sunlight
What is marble?

Marble is a natural stone. It is a metamorphic rock containing a high concentration of calcite or dolomite. Marble as decoration can upgrade the style of your home and workplace.

Pros:

  • Uniqueness
  • Timeless
  • Heat-resistance
  • Elegant appearance
  • Glare surface

Cons:

  • Softer than quartz and granite
  • Easily scratched or chipped
  • Needs to be sealed
  • High maintenance
  • Costly
What is granite?

Granite is naturally formed stone and a crystalline rock from quarried around the world. It is unique with natural beauty.

Pros:

  • Uniqueness
  • Hard
  • Durable
  • Heat-resistance

Cons:

  • Porous surface needs to be sealed
  • Cold to the touch
  • Costly
 

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Uniqueness

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Scratch Resistant

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Stain Resistance

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Heat Resistance

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Durability

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Hygienic

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Price

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