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Explosion Blue Quartzite

Quartzite

Explosion Blue

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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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 Explosion Blue up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this quartzite unique.

Powerful swirls of cool grey-blue, warm taupe, and bright white create an explosive landscape across this Brazilian quartzite.

Explosion Blue quartzite is a natural spectacle, capturing an extraordinary moment of geological drama. Across its polished surface, you'll discover powerful, swirling formations of deep charcoal-grey, steely blue-grey, warm taupe, and bright white. This dynamic interplay creates an explosive, turbulent landscape of extraordinary movement, where a wild, multi-directional flow of cool grey-blue and warm pink-beige tones evokes the raw power of a volcanic eruption frozen in stone. It’s a breathtaking centrepiece, perfect for bold, luxury worktops that demand attention.

Quarried from the ancient earth of Brazil, Explosion Blue Quartzite is a testament to nature's incredible forces. This material originates when quartz-rich sandstone undergoes intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth’s crust. This process recrystallises individual quartz grains into an interlocking mosaic of crystals, making quartzite one of the hardest and most durable natural stones available. Its robust formation ensures it stands up to the demands of a busy home, offering remarkable resilience.

At In2Stone, we value the honest beauty and enduring quality of materials like Explosion Blue. We believe this quartzite is an exceptional choice for kitchen worktops, bathroom vanities, or stunning splashbacks, thanks to its exceptional hardness (Mohs 7) and resistance to heat and scratches. While naturally low in porosity, we always expertly seal your chosen finish – be it polished, honed, or leathered – to protect its stunning aesthetics. We’ll hand-template and install your chosen slab with the care and precision only true craftsmen can offer, bringing this piece of geological art into your home with honest pricing and passionate dedication.

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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Explosion Blue Quartzite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Explosion Blue

What gives Explosion Blue Quartzite its unique visual drama?
Its spectacular drama comes from powerful, swirling formations of deep charcoal-grey, steely blue-grey, warm taupe, and bright white. This creates an explosive, turbulent landscape with a wild, multi-directional flow, reminiscent of a volcanic eruption frozen in stone across its polished surface.
Which kitchen styles best suit Explosion Blue Quartzite?
Explosion Blue's dynamic movement and cool grey-blue and warm taupe tones make it an ideal statement piece for contemporary, industrial, or even rustic-modern kitchen designs. It pairs beautifully with both light and dark cabinetry, offering striking contrast or harmonious depth.
How durable is Explosion Blue Quartzite for kitchen worktops?
As a true quartzite, Explosion Blue offers exceptional durability for kitchen worktops. It has a Mohs hardness of 7, making it highly resistant to scratches and heat. While naturally low in porosity, we ensure it's professionally sealed to enhance its inherent stain resistance and maintain its stunning appearance for years to come.
Where does Explosion Blue Quartzite come from and how is it formed?
This dramatic quartzite is quarried in Brazil. It formed deep within the Earth's crust when quartz-rich sandstone was subjected to intense heat and pressure during regional metamorphism, recrystallising into an incredibly hard, interlocking mosaic of quartz crystals.
How does Quartzite compare to other popular worktop materials like granite or marble?
True quartzite (Mohs 7) is harder and more scratch-resistant than granite (Mohs 6-7) and significantly harder than marble (Mohs 3-5). Unlike marble, quartzite is also highly acid-resistant, making it a superior choice for busy kitchens where durability, scratch resistance, and resistance to etching are key. While a premium natural stone, its longevity offers excellent value.
★★★★★
"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