Artificial stone countertops contain natural stone, quartz, resins, and Portland cement. The combination of these materials can contain more than 90% silica. 1 In contrast, natural stone contains 50% or less silica. 2 Artificial stone is desirable because it is lighter and thinner than natural stone, non-porous, and has […]
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