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Verde Luana Quartzite

Quartzite

Verde Luana

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

Colour:

Green Cream Dark Grey

Style:

Exotic Swirled Polished

Deep sage-green whirlpools swirl with warm cream and charcoal — Tuscan antiquity captured in an ancient-forest stone.

Verde Luana Quartzite brings the deep, ancient beauty of the Italian landscape into your home. Swirling, flowing formations of deep sage-green, warm cream-beige, and subtle charcoal create dramatic, whirlpool-like movement across the polished surface — as if centuries of wind and water have sculpted the stone into a living expression of Tuscan forest and hillside. The interplay of green tones and warm highlights gives this stone a spectacularly organic quality that feels both timeless and timelessly fashionable. Originally quarried in Tuscany, Italy, Verde Luana occupies a fascinating geological borderland — traditionally classified as marble but exhibiting a quartzite-like hardness that makes it significantly more practical than typical marble varieties. This hybrid character gives it the best of both Italian worlds: the artistic, sculpted beauty of Italian marble tradition and a durability that stands up to the demands of modern kitchen life. Available in polished, honed, and leathered finishes, each revealing a different facet of the stone's rich green personality. In2stone recommends Verde Luana for clients who love Italian design and want an authentic piece of Tuscan geology in their kitchen. It pairs exquisitely with warm cream or sage-green cabinetry for a Mediterranean aesthetic, or with dark timber and antiqued brass for a more rustic, Tuscan farmhouse feel. The swirling, whirlpool-like movement creates visual fascination on kitchen islands and large worktop runs. Our craftsmen appreciate its workability and the rich, ancient character that emerges under the polishing process.

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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Verde Luana Quartzite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Verde Luana

Is Verde Luana quartzite Italian?
Yes, Verde Luana is originally quarried in Tuscany, Italy — one of the few quartzite-hardness stones with genuine Italian provenance. Italy has a centuries-long tradition of stone masonry, and Verde Luana represents a fascinating geological blend: traditionally classified as marble but exhibiting the hardness properties more associated with quartzite. This makes it significantly more durable and practical than typical Italian marble while retaining the artistic character Italy's stone tradition is celebrated for.
What makes Verde Luana unique among green quartzites?
Verde Luana is distinctive for three reasons: its Italian Tuscan origins (most quartzites are Brazilian); its geological hybrid character (marble classification with quartzite-like hardness); and its extraordinary swirling, whirlpool-like movement that creates genuinely artistic formations. The deep sage-green with warm cream-beige and charcoal swirls produces an ancient-forest quality that differs markedly from the brighter emerald greens of Brazilian or Norwegian green quartzites.
What kitchen styles suit Verde Luana quartzite?
Verde Luana excels in Mediterranean, Tuscan, and rustic-luxury kitchen designs. Pair it with warm cream or sage-green painted cabinetry and antiqued brass hardware for authentic Italian character. Dark timber in walnut or chestnut adds rich warmth. For a more contemporary approach, simple grey cabinets let the green swirling formations become a modern art statement. Its organic, ancient quality also suits biophilic kitchens that celebrate natural materials and textures.
Is Verde Luana quartzite harder than marble?
Yes, significantly. Though Verde Luana is traditionally classified as marble, it exhibits quartzite-like hardness that far exceeds typical marble varieties. Where standard marble rates Mohs 3-5, Verde Luana's mineral composition provides substantially higher scratch resistance. It also handles acidic kitchen spills better than pure marble, though it does not match pure quartzite in acid resistance. Its hybrid character gives it a meaningful practical advantage over traditional marble for kitchen use.
What finishes are available for Verde Luana quartzite?
Verde Luana quartzite is available in polished, honed, and leathered finishes. Polished brings out maximum depth of the sage-green colour and the full drama of the swirling formations. Honed softens the surface to a velvety matte that emphasises the stone's organic, tactile quality. Leathered adds a rugged texture that enhances the ancient-forest character and provides excellent practical grip. Each finish reveals a different personality of this versatile Italian stone.
★★★★★
"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."

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