Almost all of the quartz needed for these components was harvested from natural crystals, mostly from Brazil and the quarries in Arkansas, from which raw slabs were painstakingly cut, polished ...

Silestone® is composed of over 90 percent of incredibly hard and resilient raw materials, such as natural quartz and recycled glass. It first came to market in 1990, was introduced to the U.S. in ...

Unlike natural stones, such as granite, quartz is an engineered stone, ... The stone will not harbor harmful bacteria from raw food. In a kitchen this can be a major advantage, ...

Quartz, in its natural state, is found in large crystals or small, sand-like grains. Once mined, the stone is mixed with man-made materials, like resin, which allows for a cleaner cut and more ...

Raw gemstone jewellery is gaining popularity. It showcases natural beauty. People want authenticity and connection with nature. Each raw gemstone is unique. Crystals may offer healing properties ...

Although quartz is everywhere, an 8,000-pound slab of natural quartz is rare to come by — unless it’s the one now on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.