OSTRICH GREY HONED QUARTZITE
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STONE TYPE:
Slates & Quartzites
SIZES:
12”x12”
16”x16”
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ORIGIN:
Rajasthan, India
FINISH:
Honed
RECOMMENDED USES:
Residential
Interior & Exterior
Floor & Wall
Backsplashes
Countertops
Fireplaces
Tub Surrounds & Showers
Vanities
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Ostrich Grey quartzite is quarried in Rajasthan, India in small irregular pieces cleft on both sides of the stone. These flagstone-size pieces are transported to the factory where they are cut into twelve or sixteen inch squares. A gauging machine using multiple saw blades is used on both the top and bottom of the tile in order to get a smoother, flatter surface. Tiles are then honed, which will bring out the rich grey and black tones that are prominent in this quartzite. Quartzite is a metamorphic stone which evolved from a sandstone due to intense heat and pressure. Honed quartzites are a softer stone, prone to scratching and are thus not recommended for high traffic areas. Ostrich Grey is available in honed as well as a tumbled finish with multiple sizes and patterns to choose from to enhance any design. Due to the nature of the tumbled finish, a stone enhancing sealer will accentuate the natural colors in the stone that may be subdued after going through the tumbling process. Similarly, applying a stone enhancing sealer to the honed finish will darken the natural colors of the stone.