A new arrival of Quartzite Alba is now at our Sun Valley yard.
Quartzite Alba — 2 cm taupe quartzite, polished, about 129″ × 74″ per slab. Lot 209281, from Brazil, has 20 slabs available and 10 on hold at our Sun Valley yard.
This slab
The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 129″ × 74″, about 66 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is taupe. 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 209281 at our Sun Valley yard shows 30 slabs in stock, 10 slabs on hold, and 20 slabs available. Available means in stock minus slabs on hold.
The slabs can be compared in daylight at our Sun Valley 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.
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.