Venus/Taj Mahal — 2 cm cream with semi-white, ivory, white, beige, and grey quartzite, honed, about 129″ × 78″ per slab. Lot 220014, from Brazil, is currently on hold at our Los Angeles yard.

This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 129″ × 78″, about 70 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is cream with semi-white, ivory, 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 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 220014 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 Bathroom and a Kitchen.

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 Venus/Taj Mahal

Venus/Taj Mahal is an elite quartzite primarily quarried in the Ceara region of Brazil. Distinguished by its soft, creamy ivory background and delicate wisps of gold and taupe veining, it offers the sophisticated aesthetic of high-end marble with the superior performance of granite. This metamorphic stone ranks approximately 7 on the Mohs scale, making it exceptionally resistant to scratches, heat, and acidic etching. Its neutral warmth and subtle translucency make it a designer favorite for waterfall islands and seamless backsplashes. Interestingly, while its name pays homage to the iconic white marble monument in India, this Brazilian powerhouse is geologically much denser and more durable than true marble.