Some of the world's most prestigious watchmaking names, such as Patek Philippe and Rolex, were forced to create cheaper, quartz-based models. Large deposits of Quartz are usually found in the United States, Brazil, and other countries around the globe. It's generally mined in veins and is transparent in color (in its purest form), but the mineral can come in many colors. Because natural Quartz is often twinned, synthetic Quartz is produced for use in industry. The hydrothermal process synthesizes large, flawless single crystals in an autoclave. Quartz crystal is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust, composed of silicon and oxygen. Quartz can be icy clear or have inclusions, veils, bubbles, and various colors. It is also known as rock crystal, crystal quartz, universal crystal, or clear Quartz. The following are examples of how granite is more durable than Quartz: – Granite is much more heat resistant than Quartz. – Granite scratches less easily than Quartz. – Chips to granite are easier to repair than chips to Quartz. Don't cut on Quartz: Quartz is scratch resistant, one of the toughest countertop materials. The natural quartz stone is fortified with artificial polymers, making a tough material even tougher. That said, do not use your Quartz as a cutting board. Sharp knives can scratch the surface. The most significant difference between high-quality and low-quality quartz countertops is the amount of resin used. Low-quality Quartz has about 12% resin, and high-quality Quartz has about 7% resin. If you are looking for high quality, high purity, and cost-effective Quartz, or if you require the latest price of Quartz, please feel free to email contact mis-asia.