Sourced from the heart of Brazil, Cristallo is an exquisite quartzite prized for its translucent, crystalline appearance. This natural stone features a luminous white to ivory background, often accented by delicate gold, coffee, or rose-toned veining. Unlike marble, Cristallo is exceptionally hard, reaching a 7 or 8 on the Mohs scale, making it highly resistant to scratches and heat—ideal for high-end kitchen countertops and vertical applications. A remarkable characteristic of this stone is its semi-transparency; when backlit, the intricate internal layers and dimensions of the quartz are beautifully illuminated, creating a breathtaking, glowing centerpiece in any luxury architectural project.
Slabs of Cristallo in lot 223BLQ run from 122″ × 72″ to 122″ × 73″. This is 2 cm white quartzite quarried in Brazil with a polished finish, and 12 slabs are available and 4 are on hold at our Los Angeles yard.
This slab
The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 122″ × 72″, about 61 square feet. Sizes across the lot run from 122″ × 72″ to 122″ × 73″. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is white. Natural stone still varies inside that description, so the slab itself is the reference for movement and shade. This material is recorded as quarried in Brazil.
The polished finish is reflective and lets the color read clearly. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.
In the yard
Lot 223BLQ at our Los Angeles yard shows 16 slabs in stock, 4 slabs on hold, and 12 slabs available. Available means in stock minus slabs on hold.
The slabs can be compared in daylight at our Los Angeles yard before anything is cut.
Where it works
For this kind of stone, the usual applications are kitchen countertops, islands, and vanities. The right use still depends on the finish, the thickness, and how the slab will be cared for after it is installed. Inspiration photos show this stone in a Closet and an Outdoor Bar.
The material
Quartzite begins as sandstone and is metamorphosed into a hard, quartz-rich stone. It is chosen for kitchens and islands when a project wants marble-like movement with more scratch and heat resistance than marble. Density and absorbency still vary by quarry, so sealing should be confirmed on the slab in front of you, not assumed from the name. Movement can change across one lot, which is why the pieces are best compared side by side in daylight.
About Cristallo
Sourced from the heart of Brazil, Cristallo is an exquisite quartzite prized for its translucent, crystalline appearance. This natural stone features a luminous white to ivory background, often accented by delicate gold, coffee, or rose-toned veining. Unlike marble, Cristallo is exceptionally hard, reaching a 7 or 8 on the Mohs scale, making it highly resistant to scratches and heat—ideal for high-end kitchen countertops and vertical applications. A remarkable characteristic of this stone is its semi-transparency; when backlit, the intricate internal layers and dimensions of the quartz are beautifully illuminated, creating a breathtaking, glowing centerpiece in any luxury architectural project.