ColourWhite · Grey linear veins
Stone · Brazil
White Macaubas Quartzite
A white Brazilian quartzite from Bahia with long grey veins, chosen when a marble look is needed with more resistance.
- Material
- Quartzite
- Origin
- Brazil
- Cost
- €€€€
- Maintenance
- Low-Medium
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Overview
- Colour
- White · Grey linear veins
- Natural variation
- Medium-High
- Pattern
- Long, flowing linear veining
- Typical format
- Slabs
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Physical characteristics
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Finishes and applications
Finish options
PolishedHonedLeathered
Common applications
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Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Much harder than marble and resists etching from most kitchen acids
Marble-like look for busy kitchens
Suitable for outdoor kitchens
Limitations
Harder to cut, so fabrication costs more
Some stones sold as quartzite are softer; ask for a test
Expensive
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Care and installation
Maintenance and care
Clean with a pH-neutral cleaner; seal once or twice a year depending on the slab.
Test a hidden area with lemon juice to check it does not etch before installation.
Installation considerations
- 1View and approve the actual slabs or a batch sample before cutting; natural stone varies from block to block.
- 2Agree the vein direction and any book-matching on a layout drawing with the fabricator.
- 3Use a fabricator with diamond tooling experience in hard quartzites.
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Sustainability
A very long-lasting surface, but it is shipped from Brazil to Europe.
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Best pairings
Wood · Varied OriginsWhite Macaubas Quartzite + Smoked Oak 
Metal · Varied originsWhite Macaubas Quartzite + Blackened Steel 
Metal · Varied originsWhite Macaubas Quartzite + Brushed Brass 
Plaster and paint · Varied OriginsWhite Macaubas Quartzite + Microcement Use with cautionUnverified 'soft quartzite' slabs
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