A new arrival of Quartzite Alba is now at our Los Angeles slab gallery.
Quartzite Alba — 2 cm taupe quartzite, polished, about 129″ × 74″ per slab. Lot 209281, from Brazil, is at our Los Angeles slab gallery.
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 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 Quartzite Alba
Quartzite Alba presents a soft taupe-gray ground with a subtle green undertone, crossed by bold white veining that branches and sweeps diagonally across the slab. The wide white bands open into broad cloudy areas, while finer veins fan outward in delicate, branching lines, creating strong movement and a dramatic contrast with the muted background. Touches of rust and golden brown trace along some of the veins, adding warmth, and thin dark lines add depth. Quarried in Brazil, this natural quartzite is valued for its hardness and durability, resisting heat, scratches, and everyday wear. It suits kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, feature walls, flooring, and statement installations.