Altamira Brillo is a premium quartzite sourced from Spain, renowned for its pristine white hue and subtle veining that adds depth without overpowering the surface. The stone exhibits a fine-grained, dense structure, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as commercial lobbies, upscale residential kitchens, and luxury bathrooms. Its natural luster responds beautifully to a range of finishes—from polished to honed, and brushed—to suit both contemporary and classic design palettes. Marmi di Carrara supplies Altamira Brillo in blocks, 2–3 cm slabs, and cut-to-size options, with detailed photographs of actual slabs available before purchase to ensure transparency and confidence.
Petrographic description
Typically a white quartzite.
Altamira Brillo is a Quartzite quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESQR00063. Its dominant tone is white.
Like every quartzite, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, leathered, flamed. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, luxury floors, feature walls, exterior cladding.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Altamira Brillo suitable for outdoor use?
Quartzite: excellent outdoors thanks to its hardness and low absorption. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Altamira Brillo per m²?
Indicative price from €420/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Altamira Brillo shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
