Introducing DuPont Zodiaq®. DuPont introduces Zodiaq® quartz surfaces, a new category of surfacing that's ideal for both residential and commercial applications. Combining the best of nature with advanced DuPont polymer technology, DuPont has created a surface that's stronger, more consistent and easier to care for than natural stone. Inspired by the latest design and cultural trends. Comprised of 93% pure quartz crystal, this naturally reflective material gives Zodiaq® a unique depth of color, as well as a subtle sparkle. There is no need to search miles and miles of granite yards for just the right slab, since these surfaces offer incredible consistency in both color and pattern. Inspired by the latest design and cultural trends, Zodiaq® offers colors that range from soft neutral tones to intense reds, blues and whites: colors that are seldom found in natural stone. And, DuPont continues to add new colors to their offering, to ensure that Zodiaq® has the look and feel you want for your interior surfacing projects. Three to four times stronger than natural stone. Zodiaq® has superior strength and durability. Because of it's high quartz content, one of the hardest materials found in nature, Zodiaq® is three to four times stronger than most natural countertop materials. While quartz is principally responsible for the hardness and durability of Zodiaq®, the story doesn't end there. The DuPont polymer technology used to bind the quartz crystals together provides a flexural strength that natural stone just can't match. The polymer makes Zodiaq® less brittle, less likely to be damaged during manufacturing or shipping and there is no need for reinforcing rods or to seam around sinks. Another Miracle of Science from DuPont: Zodiaq® is composed mostly of quartz, giving it exceptional toughness and a hardness of 7 on a scale of 10 (only diamonds rate a 10!). Here's what Zodiaq® offers:          *It is consistent in color.          *It can be cut and fit to meet exacting requirements with precision,            uniformity and consistency.          *It is dense and nonporous, with no sealing required.          *It has excellent strength and durability, and is heat-, scratch- and stain-resistant.          *Best of all, Zodiaq® is easy to maintain, with a ten-year manufacturer's            warranty against product defects. Lasting Value The inherent strength of quartz, one of the hardest natural substances on earth, ensures that Zodiaq® quartz surfaces will retain their smooth, lustrous appearance for many years. Because Zodiaq® is resistant to impact and difficult to scratch, chip, crack or dull, it is an investment that will pay you back through years of use. Consistency Zodiaq® can be cut to meet exacting requirements with precision, uniformity and consistency. Its color and tone are also consistent throughout, helping to create a uniform look for the entire installation. Nonporous/Easy to Clean The smooth, nonporous surface of Zodiaq® resists even the toughest stains, such as wine, vinegar, tea, soda or fruit or vegetable juices. It maintains its lustrous gloss and ultra-smooth surface for many years without sealants or waxes. And it will not promote the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria. In addition to being easy to clean and maintain, Zodiaq® is also nontoxic, chemically nonreactive and hypoallergenic, with virtually no off-gassing at normal room temperatures, in accordance with building codes and other local restrictions.