| Quartzite is a metamorphic rock that began its | | | | are involved in the metamorphic process |
| geological life as sandstone. Through pressure and | | | | â as is usually the case â |
| time, the individual quartz grains in the sandstone | | | | quartzite will take on a diverse series of colors. |
| recrystalized along with the former cementing | | | | Quartzite can be found throughout the world, and |
| material to form an intermingling mosaic of quartz | | | | it is used extensively in the United States and |
| crystals. This process results in a glassy luster | | | | Europe. Known as a hard, resilient stone that is |
| that lends to the stone's popularity. Typically, pure | | | | resistant to chemical weathering, quartzite is used |
| quartzite â composed of sandstone and | | | | widely in the flooring industry to produce both |
| silicate minerals, such as mica â displays | | | | indoor and outdoor tiles. Additionally, pure quartzite |
| understated tones of whites, grays or pinks. | | | | provides a source of silica for metallurgical |
| However, when small amounts of other minerals | | | | purposes and for the manufacture of brick. |