We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Quartz is a gemstone that can capture a variety of colors and patterns, which has made it one of humanity's most-used stone materials since ...

Some workers are sick — some even died — after cutting stone countertops for kitchens and bathrooms. The material is cut to order in thousands of shops that may not understand the dangers. Some ...

Over the past decade, engineered stone countertops made from crushed quartz have taken over the U.S. market. They come in a range of colors and patterns, and manufacturers talk up their advantages.