
Jasper Quartzite

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Quartzite
- Origin:
Brazil - Recommended Usage:
- kitchen and bathroom countertop, wash basins, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior wall and floor applications, mosaic, water-jet pattern, wall panels, table tops, balustrades, columns, fireplaces, luxury furniture
- Additional Names:
- Jasper Red Quartzite, Red Jasper Quartzite, Jasper Quartzite
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.23 %
- Density:
- 2752 kg/m³
- Flexural Strength:
- 20 - 23 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 210 - 220 MPa
Description
Jasper Quartzite is a striking exotic natural quartzite quarried in Brazil, celebrated for its dramatic deep red, burgundy, rust, and earthy brown tones enriched with bold white and golden veining. Formed through intense metamorphism, this premium quartzite combines extraordinary natural beauty with exceptional strength and durability. Its vivid colors and flowing mineral patterns create a luxurious visual impact, making it an excellent choice for high-end residential and commercial architectural projects.
Color & Appearance
- Deep red background
- Burgundy and wine-red shades
- Earthy brown and rust undertones
- Bold white crystalline veins
- Golden mineral streaks and highlights
- Natural movement with rich color variation
Texture & Structure
- Medium to coarse crystalline texture
- Dense, compact metamorphic structure
- Highly interlocked quartz crystals
- Naturally polished appearance after finishing
- Excellent structural integrity
Pattern
- Dramatic flowing veins
- Large sweeping mineral movements
- Random white quartz bands
- Golden accent veins
- Cloud-like mineral formations
- Unique natural artwork with no repeating pattern
Physical Properties
- Bulk Density: 2752 kg/m³ ABNT NBR 15845-2
- Apparent Porosity: 0.63 % ABNT NBR 15845-2
- Water Absorption: 0.23 % ABNT NBR 15845-2
- Mohs Hardness: 7.0
- Compressive Strength: 210–220 MPa
- Flexural Strength: 20–23 MPa
- Abrasion Resistance: Excellent
- Frost Resistance: Excellent
- Weather Resistance: Excellent
Chemical Composition (% by Weight)
- Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂): 95–97%
- Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃): 1–2%
- Iron Oxides (Fe₂O₃): 1–2%
- Potassium Oxide (K₂O): <1%
- Sodium Oxide (Na₂O): <0.5%
- Calcium Oxide (CaO): Trace
- Magnesium Oxide (MgO): Trace
Mineral Composition (% by Weight)
- Quartz: 95%
- Muscovite: 2%
- Feldspar: 1%
- Hematite: 1%
- Goethite: 0.5%
- Rutile: 0.3%
- Zircon: 0.2%
Common Applications
Interior
- Luxury kitchen countertops, Kitchen islands
- Bathroom vanity tops
- Wall cladding, Flooring
- Staircases
- Fireplace surrounds
- Reception desks, Bar tops
- Feature walls,
Exterior
- Building façades, Ventilated cladding
- Exterior wall panels
- Outdoor flooring
- Garden paving
- Pool surrounds
- Exterior staircases
- Landscape features
- Outdoor kitchen countertops
Maintenance
- Clean regularly with a pH-neutral stone cleaner.
- Avoid acidic or highly alkaline cleaning products.
- Wipe spills promptly to prevent staining.
- Seal periodically in high-traffic or exterior installations.
- Use soft cloths or microfiber mops for routine cleaning.
- Avoid abrasive cleaning pads and harsh chemicals.




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