Quartzite
Stonhaus Materials

Quartzite

The beauty of marble, the strength of granite.

A 100% natural stone that combines marble's bright, airy look with granite's hardness and durability.

Origin Brazil
Best For
Kitchen Countertops Bathroom Vanities Feature Walls Islands Outdoor

Quartzite is one of the fastest-growing choices for kitchen countertops — and it’s easy to see why. It combines the beauty of marble with the durability of granite, all in a 100% natural stone. Formed from sandstone under extreme heat and pressure over millions of years, quartzite offers the soft, luminous veining homeowners love about marble, but with significantly better scratch and etch resistance. It’s a favorite in coastal and light-filled homes where the bright, airy look of marble is desired without the same level of maintenance. At Stonhaus we carry striking quartzite varieties such as Super White, Taj Mahal, Sea Pearl and Calacatta Macaúbas, each hand-selected for color, movement and quality.

Characteristics

Durability Very High
Heat Resistance Excellent
Scratch Resistance Very High
Maintenance Low to Moderate (periodic sealing)
Porosity Low
Origin 100% Natural Stone

Advantages

  • Marble-like beauty with granite-like strength
  • Excellent scratch and heat resistance
  • More durable and less porous than marble
  • Ideal for bright, coastal-style interiors

Considerations

  • Premium material — higher cost than granite
  • Still benefits from periodic sealing
  • Limited to natural color ranges (not engineered)

See Quartzite in our showroom

Visit our North Charleston showroom to see, touch and select your slab in person — or talk to a stone specialist about your project.

Talk to a Stone Specialist