Venus/Taj Mahal — 2 cm cream with semi-white, ivory, white, beige, and grey quartzite, leather, from 127″ × 76″ to 128″ × 77″ across the lot. Lot 260122, from Brazil, has 18 slabs available and 10 on hold at our Los Angeles yard.

This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 127″ × 76″, about 67 square feet. Sizes across the lot run from 127″ × 76″ to 128″ × 77″. 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 leather finish is lightly textured, with a softer look than a full polish. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.

In the yard

Lot 260122 at our Los Angeles yard shows 28 slabs in stock, 10 slabs on hold, and 18 slabs available. Available means in stock minus slabs on hold.

The slabs can be compared in daylight at our Los Angeles 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. 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.