Noun
Massive quartz occurring as a rock; a metamorphosed sandstone; -- called also quartz rock.
Source: Webster's dictionaryChesterman and Lowe, pp. 15–16 Rocks like limestone or quartzite are composed primarily of one mineral— calcite or aragonite in the case of limestone, and quartz in the latter case. Source: Internet
It houses a bespoke Alexander Lewis kitchen with natural quartzite worktops and a dining area with bespoke bifold doors, fitted with traditional peg fixings in place of modern screws. Source: Internet
Another explanation is that the whiteness comes from the quartzite rock, which has a particular sheen to it after rain. Source: Internet
Spanning three stories on the Strand in it includes a beach room with a 12-foot quartzite bar, a sunken courtyard six feet from the sand and a penthouse owner’s suite with a mini bar. Source: Internet
In the far southwest corner of the state, the geology is almost completely quartzite, which gives the mountains the false impression of having snow-capped peaks year round. Source: Internet
It features a three-sided fireplace, Idaho quartzite for the patio, dual staircases, a guest house, and wine cellar. Source: Internet