Sao Tome Martins / Rosa Oriente

Foliated quartzite

A beige, pink, rose quartzite with a documented natural-stone character. The recorded appearance includes cleft foliated texture. Recorded applications include premium countertops, flooring, cladding and bathrooms.

Stone familyQuartzite

Primary colourBeige

High verification · Reference STN-0001206

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness7

Water absorption0.05-0.25 %

Compressive strength120-250 MPa

Flexural strength12-30 MPa

Density2650-2750 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Polished, honed, leathered, brushed
Typical uses: Premium countertops, flooring, cladding, bathrooms, facades
Exterior suitability: High
Frost resistance: Good
Recorded colour palette: Beige, Pink, Rose
Slab variation: V3 Moderate variationModerate variation: veining, colour or pattern can change between slabs.