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Petra Grey Quartzite

Quartzite

Petra Grey

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

Style:

Veined Polished Natural

Architectural steel-grey quartzite with bold diagonal white veining — over 90% quartz delivering commanding contemporary presence.

Petra Grey quartzite makes a confident architectural statement. Quarried in Brazil, this boldly contemporary stone features a sophisticated medium steel-grey base through which elegant, sweeping veins of bright white trace dramatic diagonal paths. The striking contrast between the warm grey ground and the clean white veining creates a powerfully modern aesthetic — decisive, dynamic, and unmistakably contemporary. With over 90% SiO2 quartz content and Mohs 7 hardness, Petra Grey backs up its bold visual statement with equally decisive performance. Low water absorption, heat resistance, chemical resistance, and exceptional scratch resistance make it a genuinely formidable kitchen worktop material. This is stone that looks as confident as it performs. In2stone's craftsmen appreciate Petra Grey for its clean, architectural character. The bold diagonal veining requires thoughtful alignment across joins to maintain the stone's dynamic flow, and our team's precision ensures that the sweeping white lines continue uninterrupted across your worktop's full span. It's the kind of stone that elevates a kitchen from 'nice' to 'extraordinary.'

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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Petra Grey Quartzite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Petra Grey

What makes Petra Grey quartzite visually distinctive?
Petra Grey features a sophisticated medium steel-grey base with elegant sweeping veins of bright white tracing dramatic diagonal paths across the polished surface. The bold contrast between grey and white creates a powerfully architectural, contemporary aesthetic. It has a decisive, confident character — this is a stone that makes a statement through clean lines and bold contrast rather than busy complexity.
What kitchen designs complement Petra Grey quartzite?
Petra Grey is ideal for contemporary, minimalist, and industrial-modern kitchens. It pairs beautifully with matte black or dark charcoal cabinetry for a moody, sophisticated scheme. White or pale grey units create a clean contrast where the grey worktops anchor the space. Polished chrome, brushed nickel, or matte black hardware all complement its architectural character.
How pure is Petra Grey quartzite?
Petra Grey contains over 90% SiO2 (silicon dioxide/quartz), making it one of the purer quartzite varieties. This high quartz content contributes directly to its Mohs 7 hardness, low absorption, and exceptional resistance to chemicals, heat, and scratching. The grey colouring comes from trace mineral inclusions within the dominant quartz matrix.
Where is Petra Grey quartzite quarried?
Petra Grey is quarried in Brazil, the world's dominant source of premium quartzite. Its name may reference the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, famous for its rose-grey stone architecture — though the quartzite itself is entirely Brazilian in origin. The stone's formation dates to the Precambrian era, hundreds of millions of years ago.
What maintenance does Petra Grey quartzite require?
Seal annually with an impregnating stone sealer and clean daily with warm water and pH-neutral soap. The medium grey colour is one of the most practical for everyday kitchen life — it hides marks, fingerprints, and minor imperfections far better than white or very dark stones. It strikes the perfect balance between visual interest and easy maintenance.
★★★★★
"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