Granite can be more expensive than quartz at times based on the availability of a color and pattern.
The difference between quartz and granite.
Granite is a purely natural stone that comes directly from stone quarries and is then cut into thin slabs polished and fabricated into countertops.
While granite offers many options in terms of appearance you may have to search for the right piece that matches your color scheme.
It never needs to be sealed and can even withstand acidic foods and low ph.
Granite can usually be found in the range of 40 to 100 per square foot installed.
So called quartz countertops are engineered stone products that may contain a large percentage of natural quartz but may also include other minerals.
Quartzite generally starts around 60 per square foot but can cost more if the type you choose is rarer.
As with quartzite this number can be on the higher end if the type of granite is rare.
With quartz the selection process is much easier.
Quartz has the look of stone while also allowing homeowners to customize the design.
Sometimes quartz is more expensive due to the treatments it receives during manufacturing.
Thus quartz is an engineered stone.
Quartz and granite countertops are priced similarly per square foot with granite counters having the wider variation in price.
While both granite and quartz are found naturally quarts can be found as small crystals that are made into a stone by adding colors and resins.