Introduction to the characteristics and identification methods of quartz stone countertops

Quartz stone countertops are one of the more mainstream countertop materials, so it is very important to understand some of its related knowledge. But before learning this knowledge, let's first understand the characteristics of quartz stone.

Characteristics of quartz stone

1. The hardness of diamond is the highest among natural minerals in nature, and quartz is second only to diamond , And the content of quartz in the quartz stone is extremely high, and the knives used in the kitchen will not cause damage to the quartz stone. Quartz stone is a dense and non-porous composite material. The acid and alkali used in the kitchen will not corrode the quartz stone. If the acid and alkali stick to the quartz stone, it can be effectively removed by washing it with water. Quartz stone has undergone more than 30 complex polishing treatments, and it will not cause harm to the quartz stone after long-term use. People do not need to waste manpower, material and financial resources to maintain the quartz stone.

2. The dense and non-porous design of the quartz stone leaves no place for bacteria to hide, even if the food is directly placed on the countertop, there will be no safety problems. The main material of quartz stone is silica, which does not contain any heavy metals that may cause radiation. 94% of quartz crystals and other resin additives make the quartz stone free of radiation pollution

3. Large quartz crystals are mainly produced in Pegmatite geodes; massive ones are often produced in hydrothermal veins; granular quartz is the main mineral component of many rocks such as granite, gneiss and sandstone. In addition to crystals, agates, etc., used as gemstones or craft materials, relatively pure general quartz is used in large quantities as glass raw materials, abrasive materials, and silicon refractory materials. Impure quartz is an important building material.

Advantages of quartz stone countertops

1. Its hardness is completely higher than that of various knives and shovel used in the kitchen For sharp tools, quartz stone cabinet countertops made of quartz stone do not have to worry about being scratched like wooden cabinet countertops, which will affect the overall appearance of the cabinet.

2. Quartz stone is a dense and non-porous composite material formed under vacuum and has excellent corrosion resistance. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the various acids and alkalis used in our daily kitchen. The liquid condiments dripped on the countertop to corrode the countertop.

3. Another feature of the quartz stone cabinet countertops is that they are not worn out. Quartz stone itself has glass luster. After complicated processing, the quartz stone cabinet countertops made of quartz stone will not be scratched by a knife in daily life, and liquid will not penetrate into the material. , It can effectively protect the countertop of the cabinet.

The method of distinguishing true and false quartz stone

Look: the quality of quartz stone is very important to judge the quality of finish, The easiest way is to use a marker to draw on the quartz stone and see if it can be wiped off. If it can be wiped off, it means that the stain resistance is strong.

Scratch: Hardness is the discrimination in terms of wear resistance. The simple method is to scratch with a steel knife. The key cannot be used for discrimination. Quartz stone is harder than granite, and is more scratch-resistant and wear-resistant. The steel knife slashed through, leaving a white mark on the fake quartz stone, because the plate is not as hard as steel, the surface is cut by the steel knife, revealing the white inside. While the pure quartz stone is scratched by a steel knife, it will only leave a black mark, which is caused by the steel knife not moving the quartz stone, but leaving traces of steel, one black and one white, true and false.

Burning: Due to the characteristics of its own material, quartz stone determines its high temperature resistance. The temperature below 300 degrees Celsius will not have any effect on it, that is, it will not deform and break; Because the stone contains a large amount of resin, it is especially prone to deformation and charring at high temperatures. Press the lit cigarette butt on the countertop or burn it directly with a lighter. The one with no trace is the genuine product, and the one with black marks Fake.

Acid: High-quality quartz stone countertops are generally added with 100% high-quality all-aluminum powder. A small spoonful of white vinegar can make all the inferior artificial stone and quartz stone show their original shape.

At the end, I would like to remind everyone that although white vinegar can be used to identify the quality of quartz stone, other types of vinegar are invalid for it. For example, aged vinegar is ineffective, so be careful when identifying it.