Glacier Wave
Quartzite Countertop
Glacier Wave natural quartzite, premium hard-stone countertop from MSI.
- Natural quartzite
Glacier Wave reads as a warm cream-beige with soft variation across a metamorphic stone surface. Quartzite is a metamorphic stone, formed when quartz-rich sandstone is recrystallized under heat and pressure; it scores 7 on the Mohs scale (harder than granite or marble) and resists scratching and heat better than most natural stones. Sealing is recommended on installation and again every 1 to 2 years; the calcite content varies by slab, so etching can occur on acid contact. Available through Fair Marble's Bridgeport, CT showroom; we keep slabs in our yard and ship statewide with white-glove fabrication and install.
The details
Manufacturer-specified construction, materials, and finish details.
Material Specifications
- Material
- Natural quartzite, metamorphic stone
- Slab Format
- Natural full slab, dimensions vary per block
- Thickness
- 2 cm or 3 cm available
- Edge Profiles
- Eased, beveled, ogee, mitred (per fabricator)
Performance Specifications
- Hardness
- Mohs 7, harder than granite, scratch-resistant
- Heat Resistance
- Excellent, can take direct hot pans (sealed surface still recommended)
- Stain Resistance
- Sealed for stain resistance; reseal every 1-2 years
- Maintenance
- Wipe with mild soap and water; avoid acidic cleaners on calcite-bearing varieties
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