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.