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Quartzforms Mars Quartz

Quartzforms · Quartz

Mars

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

The Stone

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

Colour:

Brown White Dark Grey

Deep espresso brown quartz with dense intricate off-white veining and polished reflective finish from the Planet collection.

Quartzforms Mars is part of the Planet collection — and it delivers dramatic dark warmth befitting the red planet's character. The surface presents a deep warm dark brown base resembling rich espresso, covered by a dense intricate network of fine to medium veining predominantly in light warm grey or off-white. Some veins appear slightly broader and more pronounced in certain areas, creating focal points within the overall web. Very subtle darker tonal variations add depth beneath the primary veining. The polished finish is smooth and reflective, enhancing the bold contrast between the dark base and light vein network.

Mars finds its drama in the warmth of its darkness rather than in pure black intensity. The espresso brown base is genuinely warm — it feels inviting and luxurious rather than cold or industrial. The dense off-white veining creates a complex web that rewards close inspection, with finer threads connecting broader formations in an organic network that feels authentically geological. The darker tonal variations beneath the veining add a third dimension, creating depth that prevents the surface from feeling like a flat dark surface with white lines drawn on it.

In2Stone recommends Mars for clients who want dark drama with genuine warmth. The espresso-brown palette pairs naturally with cream, timber, and warm metallic accents in brushed brass or copper. White cabinetry creates maximum contrast; dark timber creates a rich tonal scheme. Mars is the Planet collection's darkest warm surface — for clients who want dark without cold.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

5 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

3 out of 5

Heat Resistance

3 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

4 out of 5

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Quartzforms Mars Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Mars

Is Mars red like the planet?
No — Mars is a deep warm espresso brown, not red. The name evokes the planet's richness and drama rather than its exact colour. The warm brown base has a luxurious, coffee-like depth that creates inviting atmospheres in kitchen design.
How dense is the veining?
Very dense — a complex intricate network of fine to medium off-white veins spreads randomly across the entire surface. This creates a web-like pattern rather than isolated individual veins. The density gives the surface genuine visual complexity that simpler designs cannot match.
How does Mars compare to Sienna?
Both are dark warm brown surfaces but from different collections. Sienna (Ecotone New Era) has crisp white diagonal veining plus coppery-gold shimmer — layered and metallic. Mars (Planet) has a dense intricate network of off-white veining — complex and web-like. Mars has more veining coverage; Sienna has more textural interest.
Will the dark surface show marks?
The polished dark surface can show water spots and fingerprints under directional lighting. However, the dense veining breaks up these marks significantly — this is a major advantage over plain dark surfaces. The complex pattern camouflages everyday marks that would be clearly visible on a uniform dark colour.
What warmth does brown add compared to black?
Brown creates a fundamentally different kitchen atmosphere to black. Black feels cool, architectural, and contemporary. Brown feels warm, inviting, and luxurious — closer to the atmosphere of a fine coffee house or whisky bar. Mars bridges the gap between drama and warmth.
★★★★★
"Excellent Service and Beautiful Results - Highly Recommended! I recently had In2stone install new quartz worktops in my kitchen, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was completely stress-free. The team was not only competitively priced but also incredibly friendly and professional throughout the entire process. They handled everything seamlessly - removing the existing sink, hob, and old laminate worktops before fitting the new quartz surfaces. The finished worktops are absolutely beautiful and have transformed my kitchen into a modern, minimalist space that I love spending time in. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, and the attention to detail really shows. I'm a very satisfied customer and would highly recommend In2stone to anyone considering new worktops. Well done to the entire team - you've exceeded my expectations!"
— Ashley ChapmanGoogle Review

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Why In2stone

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