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What is Granite & Quartz?

What is Granite?  Granite is an intrusive igneous rock (formed from  slow cooling of magma underground), the major component of the continental crust, coarse grained, and composed of quartz along with a variety of feldspar minerals and micas.

What is Quartz? Quartz is a very hard,  naturally occuring mineral, chemical composition of silicon dioxide, one of the most common minerals on the planet.  

Granite Vs Quartz

Staining - Quartz takes the edge on this one.  As a nonporous surface, it repels liquids and resists stains slightly better than Granite.  Granite requires regular sealing but is still very low maintenance. Sealing granite once per year will help prevent stains and bacteria from building up in the surface.  One major plus for granite vs quartz, especially for the cook, is that granite will not scorch when hot pots & pans are placed on the surface, with quartz it can scorch.

Quartz Vs Granite

Durability - Quartz again takes the edge in the durability category.  The combined strength of man made materials and quartz, results in quartz countertops being stronger and more durable. However, granite is a very hard surface too and can withstand plenty of abuse with no problem, in most cases.

Granite vs Quartz

Look -  Both are truly beautiful products when installed in your home or business properly. Seams are a bit easier to hide in quartz but a seasoned fabricator & installer can conceal them nicely in both.  With such a large variety of colors & patterns of quartz and granite today, you'll be sure to find what fits your taste and personal style.

Quartz vs Granite

Cost - The cost difference of quartz countertops vs granite countertops fluctuates depending on availability of the products.  Usually speaking, granite is a slightly more expensive than quartz.  Cost range of these two products installed generally range from $55-250 per square foot.  Thickness and edge profiles can also impact the total cost of your countertops.