Emerald Green is a breathtaking quartzite quarried in Brazil, also known by the name Gaya. This natural stone is celebrated for its intense, light green coloration and a complex network of veins in shades of gold, copper, and dark green. As a true quartzite, it offers exceptional hardness—ranking a 7 on the Mohs scale—making it highly resistant to acids, heat, and scratches. This durability makes it an ideal choice for high-traffic surfaces like kitchen countertops and outdoor cladding. Interestingly, its vibrant hue is often attributed to trace amounts of chromium and vanadium present during its metamorphic formation.
Lot 00010986 is a 4-slab run of 2 cm Emerald Green quartzite, from Brazil, in a polished finish. The slabs measure about 116″ × 74″ and are currently on hold at our Los Angeles yard.
This slab
The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 116″ × 74″, about 60 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is green with white, beige, and grey. 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 00010986 at our Los Angeles yard shows 4 slabs in stock, 4 slabs on hold, and none currently available. Available means in stock minus slabs on hold.
The yard can confirm whether a held slab can be released.
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 Wet Bar and a TV Wall.
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 Emerald Green
Emerald Green is a breathtaking quartzite quarried in Brazil, also known by the name Gaya. This natural stone is celebrated for its intense, light green coloration and a complex network of veins in shades of gold, copper, and dark green. As a true quartzite, it offers exceptional hardness—ranking a 7 on the Mohs scale—making it highly resistant to acids, heat, and scratches. This durability makes it an ideal choice for high-traffic surfaces like kitchen countertops and outdoor cladding. Interestingly, its vibrant hue is often attributed to trace amounts of chromium and vanadium present during its metamorphic formation.