Sao Tomé quartzite – polished sample photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a polished sample in Sao Tomé, a quartzite from Brazil. The dominant tones measured on the image are beige (72%), ivory (28%). Sao Tomé belongs to the quartzite family; typical uses are kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding.
Dominant tones
Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.
About Sao Tomé
Sao Tomé is a beige quartzite from Brazil. Petrographically it is classified as quartzite. It is also traded as Albino. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed, leathered. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications.
Where to use Sao Tomé
| Interior floors | Excellent |
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| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | Excellent |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Excellent |
| Exterior paving and façades | Excellent |
| Frost exposure | Excellent |
| Back-lighting | Limited |
General guidance for the quartzite family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Sao Tomé are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 27 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 54 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 81 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 108 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 135 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 292 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 437 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Questions and answers
What is Sao Tomé used for?
Sao Tomé is a quartzite from Brazil. Typical uses are kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding.
Which finishes are available for Sao Tomé?
The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, leathered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Sao Tomé weigh?
About 54 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 81 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.
How do I look after Sao Tomé?
Water and a neutral detergent; sealing is recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?
Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.
