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Golden Ray Quartzite

Quartzite

Golden Ray

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

From Brazil, Golden Ray quartzite casts a sun-drenched glow with a vibrant golden-amber base and warm, flowing veins.

Golden Ray quartzite brings the warmth of a sun-drenched landscape right into your home. This vibrantly warm stone reveals a rich, golden-amber base across its polished surface, intertwined with flowing veins of deeper burnt-orange, warm russet-brown, and soft cream. The interplay of these saturated golden tones and complex veining creates a powerfully inviting aesthetic, capturing a vibrant, ray-like golden palette with bold natural movement that feels truly exceptional.

Quarried from the heart of Brazil, Golden Ray is a true quartzite, born from quartz-rich sandstone subjected to immense heat and pressure deep within the Earth. This metamorphic process recrystallises individual quartz grains into an interlocking mosaic, forging a stone with exceptional hardness. It’s a testament to nature’s power, offering resilience that stands up to the demands of a busy home.

We find Golden Ray to be an outstanding choice for luxury kitchen worktops, splashbacks, or even a statement breakfast bar, thanks to its superb hardness and inherent heat resistance. While naturally low in porosity, we carefully seal every quartzite slab to ensure its beauty and performance for years to come. At In2Stone, we're passionate about helping you choose a stone that not only looks incredible but also brings lasting quality and value, reflecting our commitment to honest pricing and meticulous craftsmanship.

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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Golden Ray Quartzite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Golden Ray

What gives Golden Ray quartzite its unique appearance?
Golden Ray quartzite features a vibrantly warm, rich golden-amber base. This striking colour is accentuated by flowing veins of deeper burnt-orange, warm russet-brown, and soft cream, creating a sun-drenched, organic landscape with bold natural movement across its surface.
What design elements or colours pair well with Golden Ray quartzite?
Given its powerfully warm, inviting aesthetic, Golden Ray quartzite pairs beautifully with natural wood cabinetry, soft cream or beige tones for a harmonious feel, or darker accents like charcoal or deep green for a sophisticated contrast. It's fantastic for creating a focal point in both traditional and contemporary kitchens.
How durable is Golden Ray quartzite, and what maintenance does it require?
As a true quartzite, Golden Ray is exceptionally hard (Mohs 7), offering outstanding scratch and heat resistance. It has naturally low porosity, making it suitable for busy kitchens. We always seal our quartzite to enhance its stain resistance, and routine cleaning with mild soap and water is generally all it needs.
Where is Golden Ray quartzite sourced from?
Golden Ray quartzite is proudly quarried in Brazil. This region is renowned for its diverse and high-quality natural stones, where the intense geological processes that form quartzite create its unique durability and stunning visual patterns.
How does quartzite, like Golden Ray, compare to other worktop materials in terms of value?
Quartzite stands out as one of the hardest and most heat-resistant natural stones, surpassing granite and marble in durability. While it represents a premium investment due to its beauty and strength, its longevity and timeless appeal, combined with our honest pricing at In2Stone, ensure excellent long-term value for your home.
★★★★★
"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