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Delicatus Gold Granite

Granite

Delicatus Gold

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
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Full Service — Installation

Our granite range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate granite to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Delicatus Gold up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this granite unique.

A wildly expressive Brazilian granite where a cream-white base is dramatically fractured by grey veining, golden-amber, and charcoal-black formations, creating an almost fossilised depth.

Delicatus Gold granite is a truly captivating stone, its surface a masterpiece of natural artistry. We see a predominantly cream-white base, beautifully fractured by an intricate network of fine grey veining that traces an elegant path across the slab. This delicate structure is then dramatically punctuated by rich, golden-amber clusters and striking dark charcoal-black mineral formations. The bold, irregular pattern creates a wildly expressive, almost fossilised quality, offering exceptional visual depth and a luxurious character that truly sets it apart. With its polished finish, every detail of this unique stone is brought to life, ready to become a breathtaking centrepiece in your home.

Quarried from the rich geological heart of Espírito Santo, Brazil, Delicatus Gold is a testament to the Earth's enduring power. As an intrusive igneous rock, it formed deep within the planet's crust where silica-rich magma cooled slowly over millions of years, allowing its characteristic large, interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica to develop. This geological process is what gives granite its exceptional hardness and durability, making it incredibly resilient for everyday life. The unique mineral composition and formation in this specific Brazilian region contribute to the stone’s distinctive colour palette and dramatic patterning.

Choosing Delicatus Gold means bringing both enduring beauty and practical resilience into your home. Its natural granite properties make it incredibly hard-wearing, standing up to the demands of a busy kitchen as a worktop, island, or a stunning splashback. This stone offers excellent resistance to heat and scratches, and with proper sealing, it maintains its low porosity, making daily care simple. We approach every slab of Delicatus Gold with the care and passion it deserves, from precise hand-templating to seamless installation. At In2Stone, we believe in honest pricing for luxury results, ensuring your home benefits from the authentic craftsmanship this magnificent granite deserves.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

4 out of 5

Stain Resistance

3 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

5 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

4 out of 5

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Delicatus Gold Granite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Delicatus Gold

What are the key visual characteristics of Delicatus Gold granite?
Delicatus Gold features a predominantly cream-white base, intricately fractured by fine grey veining. What truly makes it stand out are the dramatic clusters of rich golden-amber and dark charcoal-black mineral formations, creating a bold, irregular, and almost fossilised pattern with exceptional visual depth.
What kitchen styles and colour palettes best complement Delicatus Gold granite?
With its luxurious cream-white base, golden-amber accents, and charcoal-black details, Delicatus Gold granite excels in both classic and contemporary settings. It pairs beautifully with rich timber cabinetry for a warm, traditional feel, or with sleek, dark grey or white units for a more modern, sophisticated look. Metallic finishes in brass or matte black will also highlight its natural elegance.
How durable is Delicatus Gold granite, and what maintenance does it require?
As a granite, Delicatus Gold is exceptionally durable, boasting a Mohs hardness of 6-7, making it highly resistant to scratches and heat. Its low porosity means it’s also highly stain-resistant when properly sealed. For everyday care, simply wipe with a damp cloth and mild detergent. We recommend professional sealing periodically to maintain its protective barrier and original lustre.
Where is Delicatus Gold granite quarried, and how was it formed?
Delicatus Gold granite is quarried from the Espírito Santo region of Brazil. It's an intrusive igneous rock, formed deep within the Earth's crust as silica-rich magma cooled slowly over millions of years. This slow cooling process allows large, interlocking crystals of quartz and feldspar to form, which gives granite its characteristic strength and visual complexity.
How does Delicatus Gold granite compare to other natural stones like marble or quartz worktops?
Delicatus Gold offers a unique blend of marble-like aesthetics with granite's superior durability. It is significantly harder and less porous than marble, making it more resistant to etching and staining. Compared to engineered quartz, granite provides the unique character and natural variation only found in stone formed by the Earth itself. While prices vary by slab, we ensure honest pricing for this luxurious natural option, offering a timeless investment in your home.
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"We decided to get bespoke granite work tops for our new kitchen and have to say that we are over the moon with them. From the outset, Ian was very professional when selecting the stone, he listened to what we wanted, went through all of the possibilities that we could have for our worktops and went through the process in detail once we had made a decision. The templateing and fitting was carried out by an incredibly professional and helpful team run by Kev, who knew exactly what they were doing and just got on and made my kitchen look amazing. I would highly recommend In2stone for a helpful, knowledgeable and professional service from start to finish."
— Nicky HavardGoogle Review

Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

Carly Rielly