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Rose Quartzite

Quartzite

Rose

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

Translucent pink-rose gemstone beauty with 98.5% quartz — breathtakingly romantic crystalline quartzite that glows when backlit.

Rose Quartzite is nature in its most romantically extravagant mood. Quarried in the Minas Gerais region (near Governador Valadares) and Ceará (near Independência), Brazil, this breathtakingly beautiful stone presents a translucent, soft pink-rose palette featuring large, interlocking crystalline formations of pale blush, warm mauve, and gentle white. The extraordinary translucency and faceted, glassy texture create a genuinely gemstone-like quality — as though an enormous rose quartz crystal has been sliced and polished. With an extraordinary 98.5% quartz content — among the highest of any quartzite variety — Rose Quartzite is both one of the most beautiful and one of the hardest natural stones available. Its significant translucency opens up spectacular backlighting possibilities, where LED illumination transforms the stone into a glowing pink canvas of extraordinary beauty. Also known as Quarzite Rosa or Cristallo Pink, each slab is a unique piece of geological artistry. In2stone regards Rose Quartzite as one of the most precious natural stones in our entire collection. Our craftsmen approach each slab with the reverence its gem-like rarity deserves, and we can design bespoke backlighting solutions that unlock its extraordinary translucent potential.

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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Rose Quartzite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Rose

What makes Rose Quartzite so special?
Three things make Rose Quartzite extraordinary. First, its translucency — light passes through the stone, creating an ethereal, gem-like glow. Second, its colour — a soft, romantic pink-rose palette of blush, mauve, and white. Third, its composition — with 98.5% quartz content, it is among the purest quartzites on Earth, which is what gives it both its exceptional translucency and its remarkable hardness.
Can Rose Quartzite really be backlit?
Yes — backlighting is one of Rose Quartzite's most spectacular applications. LED lighting placed behind the stone creates a mesmerising pink glow as light passes through the translucent crystalline matrix. This works beautifully behind island overhangs, splashbacks, and feature panels. The effect is breathtaking — the stone becomes a glowing pink canvas of light and crystal. In2stone can design bespoke backlighting for your installation.
How hard is Rose Quartzite despite its delicate appearance?
Rose Quartzite is exceptionally hard — its 98.5% quartz content gives it a Mohs hardness among the highest of any quartzite. Despite looking like a delicate gemstone, it delivers outstanding scratch resistance, heat tolerance, and long-term durability. It handles daily kitchen use with the same confidence as any premium quartzite. Its beauty is romantic, but its toughness is industrial-grade.
Where is Rose Quartzite quarried?
Rose Quartzite is quarried in two regions of Brazil: Minas Gerais (near Governador Valadares) and Ceará (near the town of Independência). Also known as Quarzite Rosa or Cristallo Pink, the soft pink colouring comes from trace amounts of iron, titanium, or manganese minerals distributed through the exceptionally pure quartz matrix.
Is Rose Quartzite expensive?
Rose Quartzite sits in our ultra-premium price band (band 5), reflecting its extraordinary rarity, unique pink colour, stunning translucency, and the difficulty of quarrying and fabricating such a special stone. Each slab is genuinely unique. While it represents a significant investment, it delivers a level of beauty, exclusivity, and 'wow factor' that no other worktop material — natural or manufactured — can match.
★★★★★
"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