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Sea Pearl Quartzite

Quartzite

Sea Pearl

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1,500+ Projects Completed
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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 Sea Pearl up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this quartzite unique.

Colour:

White Grey Green

Style:

Veined Sparkle Polished

A shimmering coastal reverie — soft grey-green veins dance across a pearlescent white surface like light on shallow water.

Sea Pearl Quartzite possesses an almost ethereal beauty that evokes the gentle luminosity of a sunlit shoreline. Its pale, cool white base shimmers with flowing veins of soft grey-green and subtle warm undertones, while delicate golden flecks catch the light and scatter it across the polished surface like tiny fragments of sea glass. This is a stone that doesn't just occupy a space — it transforms it, bringing an unmistakable sense of coastal calm to every room it graces. Quarried in Espírito Santo, Brazil, Sea Pearl is also known by several trade names including Madre Perla, White Pearl, and Ocean Pearl Quartzite — each reflecting a different facet of its gentle, iridescent character. The stone's shimmering quality comes from naturally occurring mineral inclusions within its dense, non-porous crystalline structure. With a Mohs hardness of 7 and available in polished, honed, leathered, and brushed finishes, it offers both the visual delicacy of fine marble and the unyielding performance that only quartzite can deliver. At In2stone, we find Sea Pearl especially rewarding to work with because of its subtle sparkle — it responds beautifully to different lighting conditions, from warm pendant glow to natural daylight. Our craftsmen recommend it for light-filled kitchens, coastal-inspired bathroom vanities, and elegant breakfast bars where its quiet oceanic movement and gentle sparkle can be appreciated up close. Pair with driftwood-toned cabinetry, soft neutral palettes, and natural textures for a space that feels permanently on holiday.

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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Sea Pearl Quartzite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Sea Pearl

What gives Sea Pearl quartzite its shimmering appearance?
Sea Pearl quartzite's distinctive shimmer comes from naturally occurring mineral inclusions — particularly mica and feldspar deposits — that formed within the stone during its metamorphic transformation hundreds of millions of years ago. These micro-crystals catch and scatter light differently as you move around the surface, creating the iridescent, pearl-like quality that gives this stone its name. The effect is most pronounced under warm lighting or direct daylight.
What design styles complement Sea Pearl quartzite?
Sea Pearl's gentle, coastal-inspired character works beautifully in light, airy kitchen designs with a Hamptons or Scandi-coastal aesthetic. Pair it with white or pale grey shaker cabinetry, driftwood-toned timber, and brushed nickel or chrome hardware. Its subtle grey-green undertones also complement natural materials like rattan pendant lights and linen textures. For bathrooms, it creates a spa-like serenity that transforms everyday routines into moments of calm.
How does Sea Pearl quartzite compare to marble for kitchen worktops?
Sea Pearl offers the visual delicacy and elegance of fine marble but with dramatically superior practical performance. At Mohs 7, it is more than twice as hard as marble (Mohs 3-5), meaning it resists scratches from knives and kitchenware. Crucially, true quartzite does not etch from acidic foods like lemon, wine, or tomato sauce — marble's greatest weakness. You get the refined, light-filled beauty of marble with the confidence that your worktop can handle real life.
Where is Sea Pearl quartzite quarried?
Sea Pearl quartzite is quarried in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil — a region renowned for producing some of the world's finest natural stone. The stone is also traded under alternative names including Madre Perla, White Pearl, and Ocean Pearl Quartzite. Brazil's quartzite deposits formed over 600 million years ago when ancient sandstone was subjected to immense tectonic pressure and heat, recrystallising into the extraordinarily hard, luminous stone we see today.
What finishes are available for Sea Pearl quartzite?
Sea Pearl quartzite is available in four finishes: polished (high-gloss, enhances the stone's shimmer and colour depth), honed (smooth matte surface, hides fingerprints and minor scratches), leathered (textured tactile surface with a soft sheen, organic feel), and brushed (subtle texture with a slightly more industrial character). Each finish changes the stone's appearance and practical characteristics, so we recommend viewing samples in your kitchen during an In2stone consultation.
★★★★★
"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