Negresco quartzite
Quartzite · Brazil
In the photo, a grayish black background, fine and sparse diagonal white veins, high contrast. Negresco Quartzite resists acids and heat far better than marble: the kitchen and the bathroom are where it fits best.
- TypeQuartzite
- ColorBlack quartzite with gray
- OriginBrazil
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
What Negresco Quartzite looks like
A few fine, sparse white veins cross the grayish black background diagonally, with high contrast. The black in the photo carries a high-gloss polish. On this slab the pattern runs even from end to end. Each slab brings its own veins: the piece for your project is chosen from photos.
- BackgroundGrayish black
- PatternVeined
- ContrastHigh
- Variation within the slabUniform
Where do you use Negresco Quartzite?
- KitchenCountertops that take daily use
- BathroomsSinks, showers and bathroom walls
- WallsWalls where the black and white contrast leads
- TablesTables and bars that work every day
- Interior floorsInterior floors; polished gets slippery where feet are wet
- OutdoorsFacades and terraces; on wet flooring, polished slips
- ScratchesHigh
- StainsMedium, with sealer
- AcidsHigh
Polished black shows water spots: a dry cloth leaves the surface clean.
Negresco Quartzite Finishes
The three finishes of this quartzite change the sheen and the feel.
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Polished
The one in the photo: a smooth, high-sheen surface.
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Honed
Matte sheen; less slippery than polished where you walk on wet floors.
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Leathered
Soft texture under the hand and less sheen than polished.
Technical specifications
| Type | Quartzite |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Hardness | 7 on the Mohs scale |
| Pattern | Veined |
| Common finishes | Polished, honed, leathered |
| Works best in | Kitchen, bathrooms, walls |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
How much does Negresco quartzite cost?
There is no single price per m². These factors move it, and the quote already includes shipping to your country.
- Variety
- Thickness
- Finish
- Square meters and cuts
- Shipping
For a quote, send us
- The measurements or a photo of the plans
- The thickness, if you have already decided on it
- The finish you like
- The city where you receive it
Negresco Quartzite at Home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
Questions about Negresco Quartzite
How does Negresco Quartzite differ from Black Vermont Quartzite?
They share the dark background; there the resemblance ends. In its photo, Black Vermont quartzite is an even anthracite gray, almost without pattern; in the Negresco photo, fine, sparse white veins cross diagonally with high contrast. If you prefer a uniform background, go with Vermont; if you want the pattern on display, this one.
How does Negresco Quartzite hold up in the kitchen?
The kitchen countertop is its home turf: it scratches glass and no knife marks it. Against heat and acids, it holds up far better than marble. Cut on a board: your knife's edge is what benefits. If you are choosing yours, the kitchen page gathers more stones.
How do I know if Negresco Quartzite needs sealer?
Drop a few drops of water on a cut-off piece of the slab: if the stone darkens where they land, that piece asks for sealer. Not all quartzites absorb the same. In Negresco, stain resistance is medium: sealer makes the difference in kitchen and bathroom.
Is the photo a real Negresco Quartzite slab?
Yes: the two photos show the same real Negresco slab, the full slab and a close view. Each slab carries a different pattern, so yours may vary from this one. Before you buy, we send photos of the slabs available for your order.
How does Negresco Quartzite reach my country?
We ship to any country, with the stone's documents of origin and its CE certification. On the shipping page we explain how it reaches each region.