quartzite
Taj Mahal Quartzite
Taj Mahal Quartzite is a super exotic quartzite primarily composed of nearly 99% quartz, making it extremely hard. It features a soft white to creamy ivory background with subtle, wispy veining in warm gray, beige, taupe, and light gold, often resembling marble. Mineral ingredients contribute to its ivory or amber hues, and the stone's background can appear glassy and transparent.
- Quarry
- Uruoca, Ceará, Brazil
- Mohs hardness
- 7–7.5
- Water absorption
- < 0.2%
- ASTM spec
- ASTM C616
- Installed price
- $90–$169/sq ft installed
- Slab price
- $60–$100/sq ft slab
- Finishes
- Brushed, Honed, Polished, Leathered
- Applications
- Countertops, Kitchen Islands, Wall Claddings, Flooring, Fireplace Surrounds, Outdoor Kitchens, Bathroom Countertops, Shower Walls
- USA distributors
- MSI Surfaces; Daltile; Triton Stone; Carmel Stone Imports; New York Stone
- Maintenance
- Requires annual sealing to maintain optimal stain resistance. Wipe up spills promptly. Resistant to etching from household acids.