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Quartz, marble, and granite countertops: Here's which is actually the most durable

If you're remodeling, you may wonder which countertop to go with in your kitchen. Out of granite, marble, and quartz, here's ...
Star Democrat

Massive slab of quartz crystals goes on view at Smithsonian

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History unveiled a stunning slab of quartz crystals on Oct. 27. This is among the largest examples of quartz specimens on display in any ...
Arkansas Times

Seven-foot-tall, 8,000-pound quartz crystal cluster from Arkansas on display at Smithsonian

If you’re feeling dreary — and it’s been a dreary time, hasn’t it? — my advice is to think about crystals. Unfathomably large crystals, if possible. Big news from the crystal beat: A 7-foot-tall, ...
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The case against choosing quartz countertops for your kitchen

Quartz countertops look polished and elegant, that is, until the color changes and the material cracks. Here's why this stone ...
insider.si.edu

Massive Slab of Quartz Crystals Goes on Public View at Smithsonian

Note to editors: Photos of the Berns Quartz’s arrival and display are available via Dropbox (password: quartz). News media use of these photos in relation to the Berns Quartz is permitted with ...