On hold at our Los Angeles yard: Pietra Del Cardozo, a 2 cm grey quartzite from Italy in a honed finish. Lot P313/23 measures about 129″ × 64″.

This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 129″ × 64″, about 57 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is 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 Italy.

The honed finish is smooth and matte, without a high gloss. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.

In the yard

Lot P313/23 at our Los Angeles yard shows one slab in stock, one slab 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.

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 Pietra Del Cardozo

Pietra Del Cardozo, also known as Cardoso Stone, is a prestigious gray quartzite quarried from the Apuan Alps in Tuscany, Italy. Characterized by its deep charcoal to bluish-gray tones and delicate white veining, this metamorphic rock is prized for its exceptional compactness and resistance to wear, heat, and atmospheric agents. While often compared to soapstone due to its aesthetic and development of a unique patina over time, it offers the superior durability and hardness typical of a high-end quartzite. Interestingly, despite its rugged performance in high-traffic areas, it originates from the same mountain range that famously yielded the marble for Michelangelo’s masterpieces.