Sao Tome Quartzite

Foliated quartzite

This material is recorded as a foliated quartzite in cream, yellow, pink, green tones. The recorded appearance includes split-face flagstone texture. Recorded applications include blocks, slabs, worktops and wall cladding.

Stone familyFoliated quartzite

Primary colourCream

Market-name verified; quarry/operator to enrich verification · Reference STN-0001270

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Specification snapshot

Indicative catalogue data. Verify the exact stone, finish, thickness and current test certificates before specification.

Mohs hardness2-4

Water absorption0.2-1.5 %

Compressive strength60-180 MPa

Flexural strength10-25 MPa

Density2600-2900 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Polished; honed; leathered; brushed; flamed/sawn where suitable
Typical uses: Blocks; slabs; worktops; wall cladding; flooring; bathrooms; feature walls; furniture surfaces
Exterior suitability: Good for slabs/cladding/worktops when specified correctly; verify finish and absorption
Frost resistance: Generally good; verify by technical datasheet for each quarry batch
Recorded colour palette: Cream, Yellow, Pink, Green
Slab variation: V3 Moderate variationModerate variation: veining, colour or pattern can change between slabs.