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Azul Boquira Quartzite

Quartzite

Azul Boquira

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

Our quartzite 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 quartzite 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 Boquira up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this quartzite unique.

Colour:

Blue Gold

Dreamy sky-blue bands with golden-ochre warmth, quarried from the famous Boquira deposits of Bahia, Brazil.

Azul Boquira quartzite captures the Brazilian sky in stone. Quarried from the renowned Fazenda Piedale deposit in Boquira, north-east Bahia, this atmospheric stone features sweeping horizontal bands of soft azure-blue, lavender, and pale sky-blue creating a beautiful, ocean-inspired movement across the textured surface. Subtle golden-ochre accents thread through the blue layers, adding warm contrast to the predominantly cool, serene palette. The Boquira quartzites are celebrated worldwide for their captivating blue-grey tones, which range from deep indigo to soft denim blue depending on the slab. Azul Boquira sits at the lighter, dreamier end of this spectrum — a stone that feels like looking up at a summer sky through thin clouds. Its crystalline texture and low porosity make it both visually distinctive and practically excellent for kitchen and bathroom installations. In2stone takes particular pleasure in presenting stones with this kind of provenance. When you choose Azul Boquira, you're choosing a stone from one of the world's most respected quartzite quarries — and our stonemasons bring the skill and care needed to honour that heritage in your home.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

5 out of 5

Stain Resistance

3 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

5 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

5 out of 5

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Azul Boquira Quartzite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Azul Boquira

What shade of blue is Azul Boquira quartzite?
Azul Boquira features a soft, dreamy palette of azure-blue, lavender, and pale sky-blue arranged in sweeping horizontal bands. It sits at the lighter, more ethereal end of the blue quartzite spectrum — more summer sky than deep ocean. Subtle golden-ochre threads add warm contrast to the cool blue tones.
What rooms does Azul Boquira quartzite suit best?
Azul Boquira creates a serene, spa-like atmosphere wherever it's used. It's particularly stunning in bathrooms, en-suites, and open-plan kitchen-diners where its calming blue tones can be fully appreciated. It pairs beautifully with white cabinetry, light timber, and silver or chrome hardware.
How durable is blue quartzite compared to other worktop materials?
Blue quartzite is exceptionally durable — Mohs 7 hardness makes it harder than granite and significantly harder than marble. Azul Boquira specifically has a crystalline texture with low porosity, meaning it resists staining, heat, and scratches. It won't etch from acidic spills, giving it a major practical advantage over marble or limestone.
What is the Boquira quartzite quarry famous for?
The Boquira quarry in north-east Bahia, Brazil — specifically the Fazenda Piedale deposit — is world-renowned for producing quartzite with captivating blue-grey tones. These range from deep indigo to soft denim blue. The geological conditions in this region create unique mineral compositions that give Boquira quartzites their distinctive blue colouring.
Does blue quartzite need more maintenance than other colours?
No — blue quartzite requires exactly the same care as any other quartzite colour. Clean daily with warm water and pH-neutral soap, seal annually, and avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners. The blue colouring is a natural mineral property that won't fade in sunlight or change over time — it's permanently embedded in the stone's structure.
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"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

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