Karib Quartzite

Karib Quartzite is a premium natural stone quarried in Angola, featuring a soothing light jade to seafoam-green background enriched with dynamic white, ice gray, and soft cream veining. Its appearance is reminiscent of tropical waters, offering a calm yet luxurious aesthetic ideal for high-end architectural and interior applications.

Appearance & Aesthetic

Karib Quartzite presents a fresh, ocean-inspired visual character:

• Light jade-green to seafoam-green base tone
• Flowing white veins creating natural movement
• Subtle ice gray streaks for depth and contrast
• Soft cream undertones enhancing warmth and balance
• Elegant, continuous pattern suitable for large-format designs
• The overall effect is serene, exotic, and highly decorative.

Texture & Pattern

• Texture: Fine to medium crystalline, dense and compact
• Surface feel: Smooth after polishing, naturally granular in raw form
• Pattern: Flowing, semi-directional with wave-like movement
• Structure: Interlocking quartz crystal matrix ensuring high durability
• Visual behavior: Slight translucency effect under strong lighting (polished finish)

Technical Properties

• Compressive strength: 135 – 165 MPa
• Flexural strength: 12 – 18 MPa
• Water absorption: 0.10 – 0.25%
• Apparent density: 2620 – 2680 kg/m³
• Abrasion resistance: High
• Porosity: Very low (dense quartzitic structure)
• Mohs hardness: 6.5 – 7 High resistance to scratching, impact, and wear. Suitable for both interior and exterior heavy-use applications

Chemical Composition (approx. % by weight)

• Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂ / Quartz): 88 – 94%
• Feldspar minerals: 3 – 6%
• Mica group minerals: 1 – 3%
• Iron oxides: <1%
• Trace silicate minerals: balance

Mineral Composition (approx. % by weight)

• Quartz (dominant crystalline structure)
• Plagioclase and microcline feldspar
• Biotite and muscovite traces
• Iron-bearing minerals (contributing to warm cream/gray tones)
• Minor accessory silicates

Applications / Usage

Karib Quartzite is suitable for premium architectural and design applications:

• Kitchen countertops and islands
• Bathroom vanities and wall cladding
• Luxury flooring for residential and hotel projects
• Staircases and treads
• Feature walls and reception desks
• Exterior façade cladding
• Spa, wellness, and resort interiors
• Custom CNC design elements

Maintenance

• Clean using pH-neutral stone cleaners
• Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaning agents
• Recommended sealing for honed and exterior finishes
• Polished surface provides strong stain resistance naturally
• Resistant to UV exposure and thermal variation
• Periodic resealing improves long-term performance in high-use areas

General Character

Karib Quartzite combines high technical durability with a rare tropical green aesthetic, making it a standout material for luxury global projects requiring both performance and visual impact.