What is the difference between quartz stone and crystal stone on the countertop of a cabinet, and how can they be distinguished?
The common stones on cabinet countertops are quartz and crystal stones. Although they are somewhat similar in appearance, there are some differences in composition, hardness, and manufacturing process
Ingredients:
Quartz stone: Quartz stone is an artificial stone material mainly composed of compressed natural quartz particles and resin. Its components usually also include pigments and other additives.
Crystal stone: Crystal stone is a natural stone material mainly composed of quartz crystals and a small amount of other minerals. The main component of crystal stone is quartz.
Hardness:
Quartz stone: Quartz stone is very hard, ranking between 7 and 8 on the Mohs scale scale, with excellent wear resistance and scratch resistance.
Crystal stone: the crystal stone is relatively hard, and the Mohs scale hardness is about 7
Appearance:
Quartz stone: The appearance of quartz stone is usually very uniform, with consistent colors and no obvious textures or patterns. It can achieve various color and texture effects through dyeing.
Crystal stone: Crystal stone has a natural crystal structure, usually with rich textures and color variations. Its appearance is relatively transparent, and the internal crystal structure can be seen.
Production process:
Quartz stone: Quartz stone is an artificial stone material made by high-pressure pressing and heat treatment of quartz particles and resin. It can be customized for cutting and processing according to design requirements.
Crystal stone: Crystal stone is a natural stone material that needs to be extracted from ore and processed through cutting and polishing processes.