quartzite
noun
quartz·ite
ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt 
: a compact granular rock composed of quartz and derived from sandstone by metamorphism
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The house also has a first-floor primary suite with two walk-in closets, a dining room with a walk-through lounge and a kitchen with new Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a custom stainless steel and brass hood, custom scullery and a large Farrow & Ball island with thick quartzite countertops.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Annie Downing Interiors Annie Downing Interiors combined Taj Mahal quartzite, concrete and brass Tabarka tile by Ann Sacks, and Urban Electric pendant lighting in this bright, textural kitchen.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Lastly, the more exclusive Platinum Club, accessible to Platinum Service passengers only (top-of-the-line ticket holders), is the ideal place for a quiet formal dinner with decor that features quartzite tabletops, timber flooring, and leather banquette seating.
—Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
The house with four bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms comes with electronic pocket doors, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a new pool, a casita and a putting green.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Annie Downing Interiors Annie Downing Interiors combined Taj Mahal quartzite, concrete and brass Tabarka tile by Ann Sacks, and Urban Electric pendant lighting in this bright, textural kitchen.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Lastly, the more exclusive Platinum Club, accessible to Platinum Service passengers only (top-of-the-line ticket holders), is the ideal place for a quiet formal dinner with decor that features quartzite tabletops, timber flooring, and leather banquette seating.
—Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
The house with four bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms comes with electronic pocket doors, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a new pool, a casita and a putting green.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quartzite
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quartzite
noun
quartz·ite
ˈkwȯrt-ˌsīt
: a compact grainy rock composed of quartz and made from sandstone by the earth's heat and pressure
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