Stone type prefix: Q

Geological Outline

Quartzites are sedimentary rocks which have been
metamorphosed to form hard
and immensely strong plates of
rock. The constituent elements
of silica and quartz are fused
under tectonic pressure.

Traditional Uses

Quartzites make superb pavement surfaces for all public and domestic areas. Because of their unique hardness and enormous tensile strength quartzites can be used in thinner sections than is usual for other stones, even when subject to heavy traffic loading. Their high natural slip resistance means that they are often specified for wet areas and in laboratories, hospitals, etc.

Stone type code

Stone

Colour

Available finishes

QLOR.P

Quartzite

Pink

DS, RA, RS, F

QLOR.SW

Quartzite

White/Saffron

DS, RA, RS, F

QS1308C

Quartzite

Pewter

F, H

QS1308A

Quartzite

Green

F, H

QS09106KNF

Quartzite

Black

F, H, RA, RS

QS1308B

Quartzite

Apple

F, H, RA, RS

QP013

Quartzite

Lichen

RA, RS