Green Turtle Quartzite

Turtle Green quartzite is a light green base coloured stone that comprises exotic circular patterns in darker green and greys, evoking a turtle’s shell which lends its name.

Turtle Green is a truly unique stone with great movement and medium variation in terms of pattern, including tones ranging in greens, greys and creams.

Originally quarried in Brazil this stone is suitable for specifications in which architects and interior designers that require materials that will provide a unique and niche look.

Turtle Green quartzite’s characteristics are well received in interior spaces due to its metamorphic looks and similarities to natural marble. Whilst marble is made out of calcium and dolomite which makes it prone to etching and/or staining, quartzite comprises a substantially different mineral make up. Originally Sandstone, quartzite is form by being subjected to extreme heat a pressure on the earth’s crust which makes it far less susceptible to such occurrences yet slightly more than granite rocks.

Available in slab formats of 20mm and 30mm thickness and polished, honed, leather and Satinato finish Green Peace quartzite is a versatile and durable stone with an extreme resistance to accidental impact and suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.