Quartzite
Imperial Blue
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 Imperial Blue up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this quartzite unique.
A 1.2-billion-year-old masterpiece from Bahia — swirling indigo, steel-grey, and rose-pink in a turbulent natural canvas of extraordinary power.
Imperial Blue quartzite is one of the most awe-inspiring natural stones on Earth — literally. Quarried in Oliveira dos Brejinhos in the Bahia state of Brazil, this remarkable stone formed approximately 1.2 billion years ago when quartz-rich sandstone was subjected to immense tectonic pressure and heat. The result is a slab of swirling, turbulent beauty: powerful formations of deep steel-grey, smoky blue-grey, warm taupe, and bright white create an extraordinarily dynamic landscape across the polished surface, with warm rose-pink accents adding subtle chromatic depth. Also known as Azul Imperial or Azul Macaubas, Imperial Blue boasts an exceptional material profile. With water absorption of just 0.11%, density of 2,683 kg/m³, acid resistance, UV stability, and low porosity, it is as scientifically impressive as it is visually breathtaking. This is a stone that performs at the highest level while delivering the kind of artistic natural drama that no manufactured surface could ever replicate. In2stone is proud to offer a stone of this extraordinary calibre. Our craftsmen treat each Imperial Blue slab with the respect its billion-year heritage demands — expert positioning of the swirling formations, precision cutting, and flawless installation that does justice to one of nature's most commanding creations.
Available Finishes
Ideal For
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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"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
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