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Nimbus Quartzite

Quartzite

Nimbus

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

A pristinely pure white quartzite with delicate, cloud-like wisps of soft grey, sourced from Brazil's Bahia region.

Nimbus quartzite embodies pristine purity, presenting a brilliant white base that is as luminous as fresh snow. Across its polished surface, we find the most delicate, gossamer-fine traces of soft grey, subtly arranged to create ethereal, cloud-like wisps. This exceptional whiteness, paired with its barely-there grey markings, cultivates a strikingly clean, contemporary aesthetic of refined simplicity. It’s a stone that whispers elegance, offering nimbus-cloud purity and an extraordinary visual quietude, making it a premium choice for luxury worktops seeking truly minimalist natural beauty.

Quarried from the ancient geological formations of the Bahia region in Brazil, Nimbus quartzite tells a story millions of years in the making. This remarkable natural stone is born when quartz-rich sandstone undergoes immense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. This metamorphic process recrystallises individual quartz grains into an interlocking mosaic, transforming it into one of nature's hardest and most durable materials. What you see is true quartzite, a testament to geological endurance, ready to bring that strength and beauty into your home.

For your kitchen worktops, a bathroom vanity, or even an impactful splashback, Nimbus quartzite is an exceptional choice. Its inherent hardness (Mohs 7), outstanding scratch resistance, and excellent heat resistance make it incredibly practical for everyday living, resisting the challenges of a busy home. We approach every Nimbus slab with the same passion and meticulous care, from hand-templating to precise installation, ensuring a flawless finish that reflects our craftsmanship. We believe in honest pricing for luxury results, and with Nimbus, we offer a stone that provides enduring beauty with minimal maintenance, requiring only periodic sealing to protect its pristine surface for years to come.

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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Frequently Asked

Questions About Nimbus

What are the specific visual characteristics of Nimbus Quartzite?
Nimbus Quartzite features a brilliant white base, reminiscent of fresh snow. Across its polished surface, you'll see delicate, gossamer-fine traces of soft grey that create subtle, cloud-like wisps. This combination results in an exceptionally clean, contemporary aesthetic of refined simplicity and minimalist natural elegance.
What kitchen styles or design aesthetics does Nimbus Quartzite complement best?
With its pristine whiteness and barely-there grey markings, Nimbus Quartzite is perfect for minimalist, contemporary, and Scandinavian-inspired kitchens. It beautifully enhances light, airy spaces, providing a refined backdrop that allows other design elements to shine, or creates a serene, monochromatic scheme.
How durable is Nimbus Quartzite for kitchen worktops, and what maintenance does it require?
As a true quartzite, Nimbus is incredibly durable, scoring a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale – harder than granite. This means outstanding resistance to scratches, heat, and acidic substances commonly found in kitchens. It has naturally low porosity but, like all natural stone, we recommend periodic sealing to ensure optimal stain resistance and easy long-term care.
Where does Nimbus Quartzite come from, and how is it formed?
Nimbus Quartzite is quarried from the Bahia region of Brazil. Geologically, it's a metamorphic rock, formed over millions of years when quartz-rich sandstone is subjected to intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. This process transforms the sandstone into the incredibly hard, crystalline material we know as quartzite.
How does Nimbus Quartzite compare to white marble or engineered quartz worktops?
Compared to white marble, Nimbus Quartzite is significantly harder (Mohs 7 vs. 3-5) and much more resistant to etching from acids. While engineered quartz offers uniformity, Nimbus provides the unique, natural beauty and depth of a true stone, with superior heat and UV resistance. We offer transparent pricing, ensuring you receive a luxury, durable natural stone at an honest cost.
★★★★★
"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