This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 117″ × 78″, about 63 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is green. 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 slab gallery

The slabs can be seen in person at our Los Angeles slab gallery 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.

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 Monteverde

Monteverde presents a cool, misty green-gray ground streaked with bands of deep emerald and dark forest green. The veining sweeps across the slab in layered, wave-like currents, with a darker, moody band running through the lower center and fine black fissures adding sharp detail. Pale, silvery passages soften the movement and give the surface depth and contrast. Quarried in Brazil, this natural quartzite is known for its hardness and its resistance to heat, scratches, and wear. Monteverde works well for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, feature walls, flooring, and statement installations where dramatic natural movement is the focal point.