Azul Macaúbas is a distinctive Brazilian quartzite known for its serene light blue hue and fine, uniform grain. This natural stone features subtle blue stripes that add depth without overwhelming the surface, making it a versatile choice for modern interiors. Its quartzite composition ensures high durability and resistance to wear, suitable for kitchen countertops, flooring, and wall cladding. The stone accepts various finishes, including polished for a glossy sheen or honed for a matte, tactile appearance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Azul Macaúbas in blocks, standard 2/3 cm slabs, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs to ensure you select the exact shade and pattern before purchase, guaranteeing transparency and quality for your project.
Petrographic description
Light blue quartzite with fine grain size and presenting blue stripes.
Azul Macaúbas is a Quartzite quarried in Brazil, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICBRQR00039. Its dominant tone is blue, with fine grain.
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.
Azul Boquira: the complete guide
Overview
Azul Boquira is a Brazilian stone in blue-grey tones, sold among the granites. Its cool, unusual colour makes it suitable for surfaces with character.
History and origin
The state of Bahia, in north-eastern Brazil, is known for stones in rare colours, including several shades of blue. Azul Boquira takes its name from the municipality of Boquira, in Bahia. It is a niche material, exported in slabs in limited quantities. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is blue-grey, with shadings and lighter or darker areas that create movement. Colour and pattern vary considerably between slabs and blocks. Polishing intensifies the blue, while matt finishes make it greyer and more natural.
Uses
It is suitable for kitchen worktops, bathroom vanity tops, counters and premium cladding. It can also be used for floors. Given the variability of the colour, it is advisable to choose the slabs for each project.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents. A stain-proofing treatment is recommended on worktops. Avoid abrasive products on polished surfaces.
- Classification
- commercial granite (silicate rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,600-2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Azul Macaúbas 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 Azul Macaúbas per m²?
Indicative price from €295/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 Azul Macaúbas 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.
