What is Quartz?

Quartz is a very common natural mineral made of silicon dioxide (SiO₂).

In the building materials industry, however, “quartz” usually refers to engineered quartz stone surface made by combining natural quartz particles with resin and pigments.

• Natural Quartz (Mineral)

Found in rocks and crystals in nature

Very hard and durable

Used in glass, electronics, and gemstones

• Engineered Quartz (Used in Interiors)
• How it’s Made
• ~90–95% crushed natural quartz
• Mixed with resin + colours

Compressed into slabs

Quartz vs Natural Stone comparison.

Feature

Quartz

Granite / Marble

Type

Engineered

Natural

Maintenance

Very low

Medium

Design

Uniform

Unique patterns

Porosity

Non-porous

Porous

Outdoor Use

• Not-suitable

Granite