Camelot Quartzite

Camelot Quartzite is a dramatic, high-end natural stone quarried in Brazil, prized for its bold artistic movement and strong visual contrast. It features organic black and white formations flowing across a soft gray base, combined with swirling tones of deep green, dark green, charcoal, and black, highlighted by crisp white and earthy accents. The overall appearance resembles an abstract natural painting, making it a highly desirable material for luxury architectural and interior design applications.

Color & Appearance

• Base color: soft to medium gray
• Dominant tones: black, white, charcoal, dark green
• Secondary tones: earthy beige and muted green highlights
• High contrast, artistic composition
• Strong visual movement with fluid transitions

Texture & Structure

• Medium to fine crystalline quartzite structure
• Dense and compact metamorphic formation
• Hard, interlocking mineral grains
• Smooth surface after polishing
• Very low surface porosity
• High structural integrity

Pattern

• Abstract, flowing veining
• Swirling organic movement
• Bold contrast between light and dark mineral zones
• Natural “painting-like” formations
• Highly variable slab-to-slab pattern

Physical Test Results

• Bulk Density: 2622 kg/m³ (ABNT NBR 15845-2)
• Apparent Porosity: 0.71% (ABNT NBR 15845-2)
• Water Absorption by Weight: 0.27% (ABNT NBR 15845-2)

Mineral Composition (% by Weight)

• Quartz (SiO₂): 85–95%
• Feldspar: 2–6%
• Mica: 1–3%
• Iron oxides: 0.5–2%
• Accessory minerals (chlorite, biotite): 1–3%

Chemical Composition (% by Weight)

• SiO₂: 88–94%
• Al₂O₃: 2–5%
• Fe₂O₃: 0.5–2%
• K₂O + Na₂O: 1–3%
• MgO + CaO: 0.5–2%
• Trace elements: <1%

Hardness

• Mohs hardness: 6.5–7
• High abrasion resistance
• Excellent scratch resistance
• Suitable for heavy-duty applications

Applications

• Kitchen countertops, Island tops
• Bathroom vanities
• Flooring (residential & commercial)
• Wall cladding
• Feature walls
• Hotel lobbies, Reception areas
• Staircases
• Fireplace surrounds
• Exterior façades (limited climates)
• Luxury furniture surfaces

Maintenance

• Seal after installation with a premium penetrating sealer
• Clean using pH-neutral stone cleaners only
• Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaning agents
• Wipe spills promptly (especially oils and colored liquids)
• Reseal every 3–5 years depending on usage
• Use protective pads on high-use countertop areas
• Regular soft cleaning preserves polish and color depth