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  • Cicala

    Bloc: 070351

    • 330 x 160 x 2.00 cm
      5.28 m2
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  • Cicala

    Bloc: 070352

    • 330 x 190 x 2.00 cm
      87.89 m2
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  • Quartzite

    Quartzite

    natural stone

    Hidden under the Earth's mantle for millions of years, this stone reveals the subtlest nuances under the caress of the sun. Its changing reflections capture the imagination, inviting quiet contemplation of the beauty of the natural world and its myriad colours.

    With their unchanging brilliance, quartzites evoke the silent resilience of the elements and symbolise eternal beauty.

    Quartzite Geology

    Opting for quartzite is a choice for durability and efficiency, as well as authenticity. Quartzite is a metamorphic rock formed from quartz-rich sandstone that has undergone chemical metamorphosis in the earth’s crust under the effect of pressure and temperature. It is composed mainly of fused grains of quartz, which are themselves composed of silicon oxide molecules, giving it great hardness and strength.

    Pros and cons
    • + Wide range of colours
    • + Very hard
    • + Resistant to household acids
    • + Scratch resistant
    • + Heat resistant (but susceptible to thermal shock)
    • + UV-resistant
    • - Variable porosity depending on the variety
    • - Do not use ceramic knives, as they can scratch the surface
    Care
    • Wash with slightly diluted white vinegar, rinse with hot water and dry.
    • Soap with white Cif with a microfibre or the green side of a sponge and hot water. Rinse well with hot water and dry.
    • DO NOT use washing-up liquid as this will make the surface greasy.