Quartzite
Fusion Wow Quartzite
Fusion Wow Quartzite is an exotic Brazilian quartzite characterized by a dramatic multicolor palette with deep bluish grays, creams, rust colors, and swirling waves of white, cream, gold, red, and black. It features heavy movement of earth tones with deep, dark grey veining, making each slab a unique piece of art.
- Origin
- Brazil, Brazil
- Quarry
- Brazil
- Mohs hardness
- 7
- Water absorption
- 0.42% (for 'Fusion Wow Light' Quartzite). Generally low porosity but can absorb water, especially on freshly cut edges. Sealing is recommended.
- ASTM spec
- Quartzite typically falls under ASTM C616 (Standard Specification for Quartz-Arenite Dimension Stone). A technical data sheet for 'Fusion Wow Light' Quartzite mentions Water Absorption (at atmospheric pressure): 0.42%, Compressive Strength (dry conditions): 63 MPa, Compressive Strength (wet conditions): 40 MPa.
- Installed price
- $100 - $200+ (Based on exotic quartzite pricing, with some sources indicating $150/sq ft from Artistic Tile, and general quartzite installed prices ranging from $80-$150, but exotic varieties being higher. Some Reddit posts suggest $165-$220/sq ft for high-end quartzite installed).
- Slab price
- $80 - $150+ (Some sources indicate $85-100/sq ft for material only, StoneTrash lists a slab at $42/sq ft, but this might be an outlier or for a specific grade. Artistic Tile lists $150/sq ft for slabs. George Stone lists $80-100/sq ft. Marble & Granite, Inc. lists slabs in the $6522 - $10873 range, which would be much higher per sq ft).
- Finishes
- Polished, Leathered
- Applications
- Countertops, monuments, mosaic, exterior applications, kitchen and bath surfaces, luxury interiors, feature walls.
- USA distributors
- Granite Liquidators, Colonial Marble & Granite, Granite Granite Inc, Ciot, Galleria of Stone, Marble & Granite, Inc., Artistic Tile, AKDO.
- Maintenance
- Requires sealing to prevent water absorption and staining. Durable and highly resistant to wear and tear. May yellow with UV exposure, less visible on dark or colorful stones. Minor vein washout is possible in wet areas.