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        "text": "Granite and quartz are both popular countertop materials but differ significantly. Granite is a natural stone, quarried from the earth, and each slab is unique in pattern and color. It's highly durable and heat-resistant but is porous and requires periodic sealing to prevent stains. Quartz, on the other hand, is an engineered stone made from ground quartz crystals (about 90-95%) mixed with resins and pigments. It's non-porous, highly resistant to stains and scratches, and doesn't require sealing. Quartz offers more consistent patterns and a wider range of colors than natural granite.",
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        "description": "Granite is a natural, porous stone requiring sealing. Quartz is an engineered, non-porous material that is highly stain-resistant and doesn't require sealing."
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  "description": "Granite is a natural, porous stone requiring sealing. Quartz is an engineered, non-porous material that is highly stain-resistant and doesn't require sealing."
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