Quartz Stone is a composite material made of crushed stone bound together by an adhesive?

Quartz Stone is a composite material made of crushed stone bound together by an adhesive, (most commonly polymer resin, with some newer versions using cement mix). The two common stones used in producing these products are marble and quartz. The application of these products depends on the original stone used. For engineered marbles the most common application is indoor flooring and walls, while the quartz based product is used primarily for kitchen countertops. Related materials include geopolymers and cast stone. Unlike terrazzo, the material is factory made in either blocks or slabs, cut and polished by fabricators, and assembled at the worksite.

Quartz Stone kitchen countertops with undermount sink and cooktop installed. Tops are cut and polished at the fabricator's shop.
Engineered stone is also commonly referred to as agglomerate or agglomerated stone, the last term being that recognised by European Standards, although to add to the terminological confusion, this standard also includes materials manufactured with a cementitious binder. The quartz version is commonly known as 'quartz surface' or just 'quartz'.

Stone aggregates is the major filler, although other material like coloured glass, shells, metals, or mirrors might be added. A typical resin based material will consist of 93% stone aggregates by weight and 7% resin. Different types of resins are used by different manufacturers. Epoxy and polyester resin are the most common types. Chemicals such as UV absorbers and stabilizers are added. To aid curing, hydrogen peroxide is added.

Quartz Stone countertop maker Caesarstone notes that 93% natural quartz aggregates are mixed with the remaining 7% of color pigments and polymer resins. The resins bind the particles togethe

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