It isn't quartzite. It's a notch above marble and a notch below granite.

I've had leathered Fantasy Brown quartzite Counters in my kitchen for 2 years. It passed karin's tests... scratched glass, etc. I don't baby it... it's regularly had red wine, tomato sauce and lemon juice spilled on it. I see no difference today from the day it was installed. Just love it and would do it again in a heartbeat.

Great Article-

There's a huge thread on here about FBQ. We've had ours for almost 4 years now. At first, I thought it was indestructible quartzite. And it is for the most part. But after awhile I realized there must be some marble in there because there is etching (that no one notices but me). It does NOT bother me in the least and I'm still happy with the choice.

Calling all Fantasy Brown Owners!

Read the thread ck posted. I have fantasy brown quartzite and absolutely love it. There has been nothing that hurt it. I have had wine and Spaghetti sauce and various other things dry on and just spray it well with green alcohol and water mixture and it comes right off. Not a mark on it. I definitely don't baby it and I have a heavily used kitchen, I cook, we use it daily, it's not just for show. I would not hesitate to get the same thing again. I get so many compliments.

Thank you all, your comments and insight are much appreciated! Czarinalex, your countertops are stunning!!

We've had fantasy brown in our kitchen for 1.5 years, we just wipe it with a damp cloth and it looks brand new and no stains or etching. It's gorgeous!

Czarinex, do you have more photos of you leathered fantasy brown? Thinking of getting this but not sure if the leathered look will look dull when installed. Also, do you find if you have to write a note or something the writing is bumpy and you need to use a pad of paper? Don’t have a sample of it so I can’t test it out.