Tři rozdíly mezi křemencem a křemenem
27. října 2023

Křemenec a křemen jsou oba vysoce kvalitní materiály, které se často používají zaměnitelně mezi prodejci, protože se zdají být velmi podobné. Tyto dva materiály jsou však poměrně odlišné. Konkrétně se křemen a křemen liší co do odolnosti, údržby, vzhledu a složení.
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock created below the surface of the earth. This happens when sandstone that’s rich in quartz is changed through high temperature and pressure. Afterward, professionals mine the quartzite and cut the natural stone into slabs. Because quartzite comes directly from the earth, it’s a lot like quarried marble, soapstone, and limestone.
Quartz, on the other hand, is manmade. It’s made up of 90 percent ground quartz. The other 10 percent is a mixture of pigments, resins, and polymers that are used to bind the quartz pieces together. After being molded, this engineered stone is baked into sturdy slabs in the factory setting. What makes quartz and quartzite so similar is that they are both extremely durable. In fact, they’re both harder than granite.
However, they still differ in terms of hardness as well as in their many other properties. Before you make your final countertop material choice, let’s look at three ways these two materials differ.
Tvrdost
Ačkoliv jsou oba materiály tvrdší než žula, jak jsme již zmínili, křemen je stále tvrdší než křemen.
Quartz itself is the 4th hardest stone on Earth, only 3 spots behind Diamonds, being the hardest mineral on the planet. Quartzite, as it is a natural stone, is susceptible to naturally occurring fissures or cracks beneath the surface that can weaken with continued use.
Přesto můžete snadno poškrábat jak křemen, tak křemen ostrým předmětem. Proto byste měli používat prkénka na krájení s oběma.
Barvy a vzory
Since quartzite is totally natural, which is perfect for the eco-conscious consumer, it comes in a wide variety of patterns and colors. In other words, you won’t find two quartzite slabs that are completely alike. However, quartzite primarily comes in gray or white shades. Still, if the stone has some iron oxide in it, this could give it a red or pink hue. Also, the quartzite slab patterns you’ll come across will be limited to what takes place via natural formation. The veined finish of a quartzite slab typically resembles that of marble or granite, with inconsistencies visible across the slab.
Quartz, however, comes in many more patterns and colors. This is because the pigments that manufacturers add to quartz can help with achieving a range of colors. For instance, your quartz could be a deep pink, a light blue, or even an orange or violet. This is especially handy if you’ve got a certain flooring or cabinet color that you’d like your countertop to match. With quartz, you’re more likely to find a countertop that meets your needs relatively quickly.
Searching for a quartzite slab that fits your criteria, on the other hand, can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. In addition, your factory-generated Křemenná deska could be veined or flecked in such a way as to display diverse patterns. These patterns can effortlessly add character to your kitchen and be visually appealing. The great thing about quartz is that technology is constantly advancing, so it’s getting tougher to tell quartz from quartzite. However, since quartz is created in a large-scale manner that’s controlled, patterns will start to become repetitive at some point. Note, though, that bold veins can be taken out of quartz, which will yield a more uniform and consistent appearance. This is perfect if this is the look you’re going for in your kitchen.
If you’d like your kitchen countertop to look like natural stone, you should go with quartzite. Meanwhile, if you prefer a more asserted selection of patterns and colors to consider, you should stick with quartz.
Textura
Samozřejmě, protože křemen pochází ze země, má zemitější pocit, jak na dotek, tak vizuálně. Křemenné desky si zachovávají cukrovou, zrnitou strukturu, kterou má pískovec. To je ideální pro majitele domů, kteří chtějí, aby jejich pracovní desky působily organicky a hrubě.
The opposite is true for quartz. The resin used in quartz makes a quartz countertop feel seamless and smooth, which is fine if you’re okay with your countertop having somewhat of a manufactured look. Of course, many homeowners prefer to buy manufactured products over natural ones because they can find out the specific physical properties of their manufactured products. This isn’t possible with naturally occurring products, which can have unpredictable properties.
Kupte křemenné pracovní desky nyní
Goldtop quartz. je čínská továrna specializující se na výrobu zakázkových křemenných pracovních desek. Navázala dlouhodobou spolupráci s mnoha známými společnostmi. Můžete od nás získat bezplatné vzorky k referenci a pak je zvážit