A Complete Guide to Quartzites

Quartzite is an extremely hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock that is composed primarily of the mineral quartz. With durability, exquisite patterns, and a lustrous finish, quartzite slabs have the longevity of granite and the aesthetic of marble, making it the stone of choice for many architects and designers.

Let’s take a closer look at why quartzite is one of nature’s finest materials.

Our Quartzite Slabs For Benchtops

  • Scarlet Rose Quartzite

    Scarlet Rose Quartzite is a genuinely captivating natural stone with expansive ruby-red sections, richly intertwined with delicate white and grey veining that moves across each slab with an intricate, expressive energy that feels simultaneously bold and beautifully refined. The striking interplay between the warm, jewel-like ruby tones and the softer white and grey detailing creates a surface of remarkable depth and visual warmth, giving the stone a captivating spectrum of hues that shifts and glows differently as light moves across it throughout the day. Its honed finish enhances the stone’s natural warmth and colour depth with a smooth, contemporary elegance that feels inviting and sophisticated in equal measure. Equally at home in luxury residential and high-end commercial settings, Scarlet Rose Quartzite brings a bold, distinctive warmth and an undeniable sense of natural charm to feature walls, statement benchtops, bathroom vanities and flooring, making it an inspired choice for interiors that embrace the extraordinary beauty and rich colour of truly exceptional natural stone.

  • Omega Black Quartzite

    Omega Black Quartzite is a deeply striking natural stone with a rich black background beautifully animated by contrasting warm brown and crisp white veining that moves across each slab with a fluid, organic energy that gives the stone a dynamic character and presence all of its own. The interplay between the intense dark foundation and the warm, lighter veining creates a surface that feels simultaneously bold and sophisticated, dramatic without being overwhelming, making it a favourite among those seeking a dark coloured stone with genuine depth and movement. Its exceptional durability and natural density make it as practical as it is visually impressive, performing beautifully in high use applications without sacrificing any of its striking aesthetic appeal. Particularly well suited to a leathered finish that draws out the stone’s unique textural properties and creates a deeply satisfying tactile surface with a contemporary edge, Omega Black Quartzite is an outstanding choice for kitchen benchtops, feature walls, bathroom vanities and flooring, bringing a bold, versatile and enduringly sophisticated dark elegance to modern interiors that appreciate the extraordinary beauty of natural stone.

  • Aurora Quartzite

    Aurora Quartzite captures the ethereal beauty of the polar lights in natural stone form, with spectacular swirling colourations of soft pastel green, misty grey and luminous white moving across each slab like the aurora borealis frozen in time. The colour palette is genuinely extraordinary, sage greens blending seamlessly into creamy whites and cool greys to create a surface that feels simultaneously serene and alive with natural movement. No two slabs are alike, each carrying its own unique interpretation of these dancing tones. Beyond its remarkable visual appeal, Aurora is a true quartzite, offering exceptional durability and density that makes it equally well suited to kitchen benchtops, outdoor feature walls and everything in between. Available in honed and leathered finishes, it pairs beautifully with natural timber, brushed brass and bronze fixtures and organic textures that complement its earth meets sky aesthetic, making it one of the most versatile and visually captivating stones in the collection.

Our Quartzite Slabs For Benchtops

  • Scarlet Rose Quartzite

    Scarlet Rose Quartzite is a genuinely captivating natural stone with expansive ruby-red sections, richly intertwined with delicate white and grey veining that moves across each slab with an intricate, expressive energy that feels simultaneously bold and beautifully refined. The striking interplay between the warm, jewel-like ruby tones and the softer white and grey detailing creates a surface of remarkable depth and visual warmth, giving the stone a captivating spectrum of hues that shifts and glows differently as light moves across it throughout the day. Its honed finish enhances the stone’s natural warmth and colour depth with a smooth, contemporary elegance that feels inviting and sophisticated in equal measure. Equally at home in luxury residential and high-end commercial settings, Scarlet Rose Quartzite brings a bold, distinctive warmth and an undeniable sense of natural charm to feature walls, statement benchtops, bathroom vanities and flooring, making it an inspired choice for interiors that embrace the extraordinary beauty and rich colour of truly exceptional natural stone.

  • Omega Black Quartzite

    Omega Black Quartzite is a deeply striking natural stone with a rich black background beautifully animated by contrasting warm brown and crisp white veining that moves across each slab with a fluid, organic energy that gives the stone a dynamic character and presence all of its own. The interplay between the intense dark foundation and the warm, lighter veining creates a surface that feels simultaneously bold and sophisticated, dramatic without being overwhelming, making it a favourite among those seeking a dark coloured stone with genuine depth and movement. Its exceptional durability and natural density make it as practical as it is visually impressive, performing beautifully in high use applications without sacrificing any of its striking aesthetic appeal. Particularly well suited to a leathered finish that draws out the stone’s unique textural properties and creates a deeply satisfying tactile surface with a contemporary edge, Omega Black Quartzite is an outstanding choice for kitchen benchtops, feature walls, bathroom vanities and flooring, bringing a bold, versatile and enduringly sophisticated dark elegance to modern interiors that appreciate the extraordinary beauty of natural stone.

  • Aurora Quartzite

    Aurora Quartzite captures the ethereal beauty of the polar lights in natural stone form, with spectacular swirling colourations of soft pastel green, misty grey and luminous white moving across each slab like the aurora borealis frozen in time. The colour palette is genuinely extraordinary, sage greens blending seamlessly into creamy whites and cool greys to create a surface that feels simultaneously serene and alive with natural movement. No two slabs are alike, each carrying its own unique interpretation of these dancing tones. Beyond its remarkable visual appeal, Aurora is a true quartzite, offering exceptional durability and density that makes it equally well suited to kitchen benchtops, outdoor feature walls and everything in between. Available in honed and leathered finishes, it pairs beautifully with natural timber, brushed brass and bronze fixtures and organic textures that complement its earth meets sky aesthetic, making it one of the most versatile and visually captivating stones in the collection.

Our Quartzite Slabs Range

  • Verde Olympus Marble

    Verde Olympus Marble is a dramatically striking natural stone with a deep, intense dark green background boldly intersected by horizontal, diagonal and vertical veining that cuts across each slab with a powerful angular energy that feels both raw and deeply sophisticated. Sourced from the ancient quarries of Greece, this marble carries a sense of mythological grandeur and natural authority that lives up to its legendary namesake, the deep green tones evoking ancient forests and precious gemstones with an intensity that few natural stones can rival. The multi-directional veining creates a dynamic, almost architectural composition across each slab, the heavily contrasted angular lines moving with a bold confidence that makes every installation a genuinely dramatic and unforgettable statement. For those seeking a dark green stone with real presence and personality, Verde Olympus delivers with an uncompromising natural drama and a deeply distinctive beauty that transforms feature walls, statement benchtops, bathroom vanities and fireplace surrounds into extraordinary focal points of natural luxury and timeless Grecian elegance.

  • Verde Oceania Marble

    Verde Oceania Marble is a beautifully distinctive natural stone with a captivating fusion of soft sage and deeper forest green tones dancing across an off-white backdrop alongside cool grey hues that give the stone a sophisticated, layered organic aesthetic. Dark linear veining cuts through the surface with a striking definition and directional energy, adding a sense of natural movement and flow that feels both architecturally considered and genuinely organic. The crystalline structure within the stone catches and reflects light beautifully, lending the surface a subtle luminosity that shifts and deepens throughout the day with a quietly captivating brilliance. Despite its distinctive green character, the nuanced, layered tonal quality of Verde Oceania makes it surprisingly versatile, sitting comfortably within both contemporary and classic interior schemes without ever feeling overpowering. In book-matched applications, the linear veining creates breathtaking mirror-image compositions that transform feature walls and kitchen islands into genuine focal points of natural artistry. Perfectly suited to feature walls, kitchen benchtops, bathroom vanities and statement flooring, Verde Oceania Marble brings a refined and distinctive natural beauty that genuinely captures the essence of the natural world within any interior it graces.

  • New York Marble

    New York Marble is a bold and genuinely spectacular natural stone with a crisp white background dramatically swept by sharp, dark purple veining and rich hues of pink and violet that move across each slab with a heavy, striking visual energy that lives up to its iconic namesake. The intense purple tones and generous movement create a surface of extraordinary character and presence, making an immediate and unforgettable impression that sets it firmly apart from more conventional white marbles. What makes New York Marble truly exceptional is its remarkable translucent quality, where light passes through the stone’s natural structure to reveal the full depth and vibrancy of the purple and pink tones in a way that transforms any installation into something genuinely magical. In backlit applications, this stone reaches its full breathtaking potential, the veining illuminated from within to create a luminous, jewel-like feature that captivates everyone who encounters it. Perfectly suited to feature walls, kitchen islands, bathroom vanities and high-end commercial applications, New York Marble is the defining choice for interiors that demand a stone with genuine drama, rare translucent beauty and an unforgettable visual presence that makes a statement from every angle.

  • Lloret Marble

    Lloret Marble is a beautifully composed natural stone presenting a sophisticated symphony of deep charcoal, cool grey and crisp white tones that move across each slab with a heavy, continuous veining that creates a striking sense of flow and natural rhythm. Despite its generous movement and visual energy, the stone maintains a wonderfully uniform structure that gives it a sense of order and refinement, balancing drama with a composed elegance that feels equally at home in polished residential interiors and high-end commercial fitouts. The continuous, sweeping veining makes Lloret particularly versatile across a wide range of applications, working beautifully on kitchen benchtops, feature walls, bathroom vanities, flooring and wall cladding with a consistent sophistication that adapts effortlessly to both contemporary and classic design schemes. For those seeking a marble that combines genuine visual impact with a broadly appealing and enduringly sophisticated aesthetic, Lloret Marble delivers with quiet confidence and natural grace.

Our Quartzite Slabs Range

  • Verde Olympus Marble

    Verde Olympus Marble is a dramatically striking natural stone with a deep, intense dark green background boldly intersected by horizontal, diagonal and vertical veining that cuts across each slab with a powerful angular energy that feels both raw and deeply sophisticated. Sourced from the ancient quarries of Greece, this marble carries a sense of mythological grandeur and natural authority that lives up to its legendary namesake, the deep green tones evoking ancient forests and precious gemstones with an intensity that few natural stones can rival. The multi-directional veining creates a dynamic, almost architectural composition across each slab, the heavily contrasted angular lines moving with a bold confidence that makes every installation a genuinely dramatic and unforgettable statement. For those seeking a dark green stone with real presence and personality, Verde Olympus delivers with an uncompromising natural drama and a deeply distinctive beauty that transforms feature walls, statement benchtops, bathroom vanities and fireplace surrounds into extraordinary focal points of natural luxury and timeless Grecian elegance.

  • Verde Oceania Marble

    Verde Oceania Marble is a beautifully distinctive natural stone with a captivating fusion of soft sage and deeper forest green tones dancing across an off-white backdrop alongside cool grey hues that give the stone a sophisticated, layered organic aesthetic. Dark linear veining cuts through the surface with a striking definition and directional energy, adding a sense of natural movement and flow that feels both architecturally considered and genuinely organic. The crystalline structure within the stone catches and reflects light beautifully, lending the surface a subtle luminosity that shifts and deepens throughout the day with a quietly captivating brilliance. Despite its distinctive green character, the nuanced, layered tonal quality of Verde Oceania makes it surprisingly versatile, sitting comfortably within both contemporary and classic interior schemes without ever feeling overpowering. In book-matched applications, the linear veining creates breathtaking mirror-image compositions that transform feature walls and kitchen islands into genuine focal points of natural artistry. Perfectly suited to feature walls, kitchen benchtops, bathroom vanities and statement flooring, Verde Oceania Marble brings a refined and distinctive natural beauty that genuinely captures the essence of the natural world within any interior it graces.

  • New York Marble

    New York Marble is a bold and genuinely spectacular natural stone with a crisp white background dramatically swept by sharp, dark purple veining and rich hues of pink and violet that move across each slab with a heavy, striking visual energy that lives up to its iconic namesake. The intense purple tones and generous movement create a surface of extraordinary character and presence, making an immediate and unforgettable impression that sets it firmly apart from more conventional white marbles. What makes New York Marble truly exceptional is its remarkable translucent quality, where light passes through the stone’s natural structure to reveal the full depth and vibrancy of the purple and pink tones in a way that transforms any installation into something genuinely magical. In backlit applications, this stone reaches its full breathtaking potential, the veining illuminated from within to create a luminous, jewel-like feature that captivates everyone who encounters it. Perfectly suited to feature walls, kitchen islands, bathroom vanities and high-end commercial applications, New York Marble is the defining choice for interiors that demand a stone with genuine drama, rare translucent beauty and an unforgettable visual presence that makes a statement from every angle.

  • Lloret Marble

    Lloret Marble is a beautifully composed natural stone presenting a sophisticated symphony of deep charcoal, cool grey and crisp white tones that move across each slab with a heavy, continuous veining that creates a striking sense of flow and natural rhythm. Despite its generous movement and visual energy, the stone maintains a wonderfully uniform structure that gives it a sense of order and refinement, balancing drama with a composed elegance that feels equally at home in polished residential interiors and high-end commercial fitouts. The continuous, sweeping veining makes Lloret particularly versatile across a wide range of applications, working beautifully on kitchen benchtops, feature walls, bathroom vanities, flooring and wall cladding with a consistent sophistication that adapts effortlessly to both contemporary and classic design schemes. For those seeking a marble that combines genuine visual impact with a broadly appealing and enduringly sophisticated aesthetic, Lloret Marble delivers with quiet confidence and natural grace.

What is quartzite?

Quartzite begins its geological life as sand grains. Over several million years, the grains are compressed and bond together to form quartz sandstone. Tectonic compression creates pressure which buries the sandstone grains deeper under layers of rock. With enough heat, they melt, recrystallize, and cement together with silica and calcite. The result is an intricate network of quartz fused together to create one of nature’s most dense and durable stones.

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Man-made quartz vs quartzite

Quartzite is often confused with the similar-sounding man-made quartz, but each material has completely different properties. Quartzite is a natural metamorphic stone formed within the earth, whereas quartz is a reconstituted man-made material composed of pieces of ground quartz, resin, and polymers. The reconstituted properties of quartz cause it to be much less heat and scratch resistant than quartzite. Due to the use of resin and polymers in man-made quartz, the product is not UV stable, meaning the colors will fade and yellow. Natural quartzite, on the other hand, is UV stable and will hold its finish for many years to come.

What makes quartzite unique?

Great architectural designs create harmony between aesthetic, functionality and durability. Quartzite ticks all of these boxes, making it an extremely versatile material.

Aesthetic

Quartzite is not just a pretty face. Due to the long metamorphic process, it takes to form, quartzite measures at 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. To put this into perspective, most quartzite slabs are harder than glass or a knife blade, and slightly more durable than granite and steel. As long as it’s sealed with a high-quality impregnating sealer, quartzite will last a lifetime.

Durability

Quartzite is not just a pretty face. Due to the long metamorphic process, it takes to form, quartzite measures at 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. To put this into perspective, most quartzite slabs are harder than glass or a knife blade, and slightly more durable than granite and steel. As long as it’s sealed with a high-quality impregnating sealer, quartzite will last a lifetime.

Functionality

Quartzite is low-porous, low-maintenance, and easy to clean, making it an excellent contender when choosing a material for a stylish outdoor bar or pool area. It’s also popular in kitchens, particularly for those who like to cook or host. The density of quartzite means you don’t have to worry about scratching a benchtop while chopping food or etching it with acidic ingredients.

Why choose quartzite instead of marble or granite?

Quartzite is harder than marble and a better alternative if durability is a top priority. Although granite is highly durable and functional, quartzite has more exquisite patterns and colors if you are looking for a combination of durability and aesthetic.

At Avant Stone, we pride ourselves on having the highest quality quartzite slabs in Sydney. Natural stones are best viewed in person, so come and visit us in our centrally-located stone gallery to see and feel the quality of our quartzite slab collection for yourself.

 
 

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