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Azul Macaubas Marble

Marble

Azul Macaubas

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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Full Service — Installation

Our marble 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 marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Azul Macaubas up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

A breathtaking Brazilian quartzite with vivid azure-blue veins sweeping across a white-grey base like ocean waves

Azul Macaubas is a breathtaking natural stone from the Macaúbas region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, celebrated for its flowing veins of vivid azure-blue and cobalt sweeping across a soft, pale white-grey base. The blue colouring comes from dumortierite and other blue-bearing minerals within the stone, creating oceanic, wave-like formations that give each slab an almost painterly quality. Technically a quartzite rather than a true marble, Azul Macaubas is actually harder and more durable than most marbles — offering better resistance to scratching and staining whilst retaining the extraordinary beauty that has made it one of the world's most coveted exotic stones. Described by leading Italian stone house Antolini as "a masterpiece of nature," this stone commands ultra-premium pricing and limited availability. As a kitchen worktop, it delivers a show-stopping oceanic centrepiece that brings movement, depth, and extraordinary colour to any space.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Azul Macaubas Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Azul Macaubas

Is Azul Macaubas a marble or a quartzite?
Azul Macaubas is technically a quartzite — formed from sandstone rather than limestone — though it is commercially traded alongside premium marbles. This quartzite classification means it is actually harder and more scratch-resistant than true marble, offering better practical durability for kitchen worktops.
Where is Azul Macaubas quarried?
Azul Macaubas is quarried in the Macaúbas region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is described by leading Italian stone house Antolini as 'a masterpiece of nature' and commands ultra-premium pricing due to its rarity and extraordinary beauty.
What causes the blue colour in Azul Macaubas?
The vivid azure-blue veining in Azul Macaubas comes from dumortierite and other blue-bearing minerals within the quartzite. These minerals create the distinctive oceanic, wave-like blue formations that sweep across the stone's pale white-grey base.
How durable is Azul Macaubas for kitchen use?
As a quartzite, Azul Macaubas is significantly harder than true marble — offering better resistance to scratching and staining. It still requires regular sealing for kitchen use, but its inherent durability makes it a more practical choice for daily-use kitchens than most marbles.
How much does Azul Macaubas cost as a worktop?
Azul Macaubas sits in our ultra-premium price band due to its rarity, extraordinary beauty, and global demand from luxury projects. Contact In2stone for a personalised quotation tailored to your kitchen dimensions and design requirements.
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"Perfect. 1) Ian. What a nice chap. Very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. Got me the marble I wanted. 2) Scott came to template. Clearly attentive to detail, accurate work; it's a perfect fit. 3) Kev and Gav came to fit. Very accommodating. Worked cheerfully around obstacles I had thrown in their path. Efficient, and respected my just cleaned new kitchen. All round blooming marvellous. I got exactly what I wanted. ( these guys listen to their customer) Look no further. Engage In 2 Stone!"
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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

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"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."

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