Fossil Quartzite is a Brazilian quartzite in warm beige, gold, brown and grey tones with a fossil-like, animated structure. ROSSITTIS carries it for worktops and statement walls where a decorative quartzite of high hardness is called for.
Fossil Quartzite is one of those decorative Brazilian quartzites that live not from fine veining but from an organic overall movement. Beige, gold, brown, green and grey interlock and produce a fossil-like pattern that almost appears sedimentary. In kitchen islands, splashbacks, wall panels and large surfaces this becomes interesting wherever a strong natural image is called for without moving into a classic marble look. The stone appears warm, multi-layered and highly individual.
As a quartzite, Fossil Quartzite fundamentally brings high hardness and good chemical resistance with it. Typical for quartzite, bulk density and water absorption usually lie at around 2,695 kg/m³ and about 0.23 per cent respectively; compressive strengths frequently run well above 150 MPa. Even though no complete individual test values are available for this decorative variety, the material class is clear: a siliceous, hard stone well suited to heavily used interior and exterior applications. It is precisely for this reason that Fossil Quartzite is of interest above all as a kitchen and architectural stone.
Polished brings out the colour and depth most strongly. The surface finishes currently in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. At ROSSITTIS, Fossil Quartzite is available as a raw slab, worktop, tile, splashback, window sill, vanity top, wall cladding and for further made-to-measure interior and exterior components.
Compared with Taj Mahal, Fossil Quartzite appears considerably more animated and more colourful. Set against eccentric multicolour granites, the stone remains more refined and deeper across the surface. It is precisely this mixture of hardness and decorative movement that makes it strong.
The honest assessment: Fossil Quartzite is not a quiet background stone. Its effect lives from the pattern. Anyone looking for a still, homogeneous surface should reach for a calmer quartzite.
In stock
Current availability from our warehouse.
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Technical data
Guide values for the stone type, taken from manufacturer and test reports. Natural stone is a natural product — individual batches and slabs can differ. For critical applications, request slab-specific test data.
Brazilian Fossil is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Poliert
Politur ist die klassischste Veredelung für Quarzit — eine glänzende Oberfläche mit höchstmöglicher Farbintensität und ausgeprägter Tiefenwirkung. Je nach mineralischer Zusammensetzung kann die Wirkung stellenweise mattglänzend sein. Als Silikatgestein vollständig säurebeständig und kratzhart — ideal für Küchenarbeitsplatten und Sichtflächen.
Care & fabrication
Despite its hard siliceous structure, Fossil Quartzite should be protected with a suitable silane-based sealer, particularly on worktops and bathroom surfaces. This makes ongoing upkeep easier and reduces the penetration of oils or colouring agents.
For cleaning and care, water, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and soft cloths are suitable. Even so, coffee, wine, oil and strongly colouring foods should not be left standing on the surface any longer than necessary.
Avoid aggressive specialist chemicals and strongly abrasive products. Hard quartzites too benefit from gentle cleaning and care.
For external surfaces: clean and care for them regularly, remove deposits early and work over textured surfaces thoroughly when dirt takes hold.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fossil Quartzite suitable for the kitchen?
Yes. As a quartzite, Fossil Quartzite is very well suited to worktops, because the material is hard, less sensitive to acid than marble and well suited to heavily loaded surfaces.
Which finishes are available for Fossil Quartzite?
The surface finishes currently in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Where does Fossil Quartzite come from?
The stone comes from Brazil.
How do I clean Fossil Quartzite correctly?
For cleaning and care, water, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and soft cloths are suitable. A suitable sealer makes sense on kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
Is Fossil Quartzite frost-resistant?
Quartzites are fundamentally very weather-resistant and of interest for interior as well as exterior applications. Fossil Quartzite too is well suited to properly matched external projects.
Fossil Quartzite or Taj Mahal?
Fossil Quartzite is distinctly more animated, more colourful and more decorative. Taj Mahal appears calmer, more homogeneous and more elegantly restrained.
