Atlantic Quartzite is a premium natural stone quarried in Ireland, celebrated for its striking white palette and durable composition. As a quartzite, it offers superior hardness compared to marble, making it ideal for high-traffic residential and commercial applications. The stone features a clean, uniform appearance with subtle crystalline textures and occasional natural veining that adds depth without overwhelming the design. Suitable finishes include polished, honed, or brushed surfaces, enhancing its versatility for kitchen countertops, flooring, wall cladding, and bathroom vanities. Marmi di Carrara supplies Atlantic Quartzite from Ireland through carefully selected blocks and precision-cut slabs in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses. We also provide custom cut-to-size solutions. Clients can review photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure quality and aesthetic alignment.
Petrographic description
Atlantic Quartzite is a metamorphic rock originating from Ireland, characterized by a dominant white coloration. Its crystalline structure typically presents a fine to medium grain with natural variations in texture.
Atlantic Quartzite is a Quartzite quarried in Ireland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIEQR00045. 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 Atlantic Quartzite 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 Atlantic Quartzite per m²?
Indicative price from €445/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 Atlantic Quartzite 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.
