Blue Louise

Blue Louise quartzite commands attention from the moment you see it. Quarried from the Cachoeiro Mountains in Brazil and known by many names — Azul Portofino, Blue Luise, Van Gogh, and Dunhuang Impression among them — this spectacularly vibrant stone features rich, deep teal-blue and emerald-green tones overlaid with dramatic flowing formations of warm copper-rust and bright white veining. The result is a complex, almost painterly composition that shifts and reveals new colours with every angle of light. Beneath the visual fireworks, Blue Louise delivers solid quartzite performance. Mohs 7 hardness, a density of 2650-2720 kg/m³, and water absorption of just 0.2-0.4% mean it handles the demands of daily kitchen life with genuine ease. Its flexural strength of 16-22 MPa and compressive strength of 110-140 MPa provide real structural confidence. At In2stone, we understand that choosing a statement stone like Blue Louise is a bold decision — and we're here to make sure the installation honours that boldness. Our stonemasons work with the directional flow of the copper veining to create a composition that feels intentional and dramatic, whether it's a sweeping kitchen island or an eye-catching bathroom feature.