Natural quartz stone, also known as quartz sandstone, is composed of quartz particles, such as quartz sand, fused together with resin under high pressure and high temperature. It is environmentally friendly and durable, and also has strong acid and alkali resistance and low water absorption.
Artificial quartz stone is a man-made stone, composed of quartz sand, pigment and resin, and produced through vacuum reaction and high temperature and pressure. It has a high water absorption rate and is prone to fading.
The main difference between the two materials is that natural quartz stone has a higher silicon dioxide content, is more wear-resistant, acid-resistant and non-slip, and is more durable than artificial quartz stone.
The following methods can be used to distinguish natural quartz stone from artificial quartz stone:
1. Touch: Natural quartz stone is denser and denser.
2. View: The color and pattern of natural quartz stone is more natural and the pattern is more close, compared with artificial quartz stone which pattern is single, unnatural and have some fine scratches.
3. Sound: Natural quartz stone knock sounds dull, artificial quartz stone is wrinkled.
The kitchen countertop should be selected according to the overall style of the kitchen, the type of family and the functional requirements of the owner. Generally, choose a solid color and close pattern of natural quartz stone, which is not only superior in quality, but also more renewable in color and texture.
