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What need to know when you buy Quartz Countertops

There is some confusion on whether Quartz is natural or man-made. Countertops that are 100% quartz are known as quartzite countertops and come with a different set of pros and cons, which we will cover later. Quartz countertops are man-made from natural Quartz that has been ground up and fused with polymers and resin.

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