Blue Amazonite quartzite

Blue Amazonite quartzite is an exotic natural stone from Brazil also known as the Gemstone Blue Amazon that has been used throughout many civilizations, starting with the Egyptians who used this stone to make ornamental pieces. Blue Amazonite stone owes its name to the belief that this impressive jewel was originally discovered near the Amazon River although in reality it is quarried in other Brazilian areas.
Blue Amazonite displays a vivid blue-green backdrop and a striking array of minerals in green feldspar with a medium to coarse grain presence made up of high quality crystals. Similar gemstone can also be found in places in the USA, Canada and Madagascar alongside Brazil.
Blue Amazonite is a delicate stone that can crack if not handled professionally. Its use is recommended for panels and focal areas rather than for demanding applications such as kitchen worktops as it may loose is gloss under demanding usage conditions. Its opaque to translucent mineral make up results in an incredible gloss finish when polished.
The stone is available in different formats, thicknesses and finishes with the most popular in 20 millilitres thickness with a unique glossy polish.
Below are some of the features and benefits of use of quartzite in d cor and architecture:



Increasingly popular material due to a mix of sophisticated looks with an element of crystalline minerals.
Decadent and luxurious
Extremely durable
Available in earthy colours and stunning appearance
Highly suitable for contemporary interiors
Adds resale value to any property
Honed finished provide vintage and old fashioned looks
Easy maintenance regime
Naturally strong: third strongest mineral on earth
Natural product
Non-toxic
Suitable for food preparation areas