[1] Engineered stone using natural quartz particles. Harder than granite. [2] Generally more uniform look than natural stone. Elegant and increasingly popular [3] Yes [4] Yes [5] Yes [6] Very durable. Very low maintenance. No sealing required. [7] $50-$100/ sq ft [0] 
Quartz
T y p e
G r a n i t e
Q u a r t z
S o l i d S u r f a c e
L a m i n a t e
W o o d / b u t c h e r b l o c k
M e t a l ( s t a i n l e s s s t e e l , c o p p e r )
C o n c r e t e
R e c y c l e d g l a s s
C e r a m i c T i l e