Arctic Aventurine
Quartzite · Finland · photos on request
In brief. Arctic Aventurine is a white quartzite from Finland. 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. Typical uses: kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding.
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About Arctic Aventurine
Arctic Aventurine is a high‑grade quartzite quarried in Finland, prized for its bright white background and subtle, translucent veining that adds depth without overwhelming the surface. The stone displays a uniform, fine‑to‑medium grain that responds well to both polished and honed finishes, making it suitable for contemporary façades, flooring, countertops, and premium interior detailing. Marmi di Carrara supplies Arctic Aventurine in robust blocks and precision‑cut slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, offering cut‑to‑size service and real‑time photographs of each slab before purchase, ensuring architects and designers receive exactly what they need for their projects.
Typically a white quartzite with a fine to medium grain.
Where to use Arctic Aventurine
| Interior floors | Excellent |
|---|---|
| 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 Arctic Aventurine are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| 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.
Finishes for Arctic Aventurine
Polished
Mirror-like gloss that brings out colour and veining at full depth. The classic choice for walls, tops and interior floors; slippery when wet.
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Leathered
A brushed texture on hard stones: matt, lightly textured and very good at hiding fingerprints and water marks on worktops.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent; hard stones tolerate everyday use very well.
- Sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and on honed, leathered or flamed finishes.
- Avoid waxes and film-forming products that leave a layer on the surface.
- Outdoors, an occasional wash with a pressure cleaner at moderate pressure restores the colour.
- Hot pans, knives and frost are not a problem for most stones of this family; use trivets anyway to protect sealers.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Photos of Arctic Aventurine
Natural stone changes from block to block, so we photograph the lots we have in stock at the moment of your request. Send the form with your sizes and we reply with real photographs of the slabs or blocks available.
Similar stones
Other quartzite materials in white tones to compare.
More stones from Finland
Archipelago Red · Arctic Brown · Arctic Green · Arctic Red · Arctic White · Arcticum Red · Artic Green · Artic White · Ataraksia · Aurora · Balmoral Red (Coarse Grained) · Balmoral Red, Fine-Grained · Baltic Brown · Baltic Green FG · Baltic Green S. G. · Baltic Mahogany · Beaver Brown · Blazing Black · Cardinal Red · Carmen Red · Coffee Brown · Dragon · Eagle Red · Esko Brown · Finlandia Brown · Flame Creek · Flamenco · Forest Pearl · Fox Brown · Fox Brown Dark · Inari White · Järppilä Rosa · Kajaani Grey · Karelia Beige · Karelia Red · Karelian Green · Korpi Black · Korpilahden Musta · Kuru Grey · Kuru Red - Brown
Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Arctic Aventurine come from?
Arctic Aventurine comes from Finland.
How much does a slab of Arctic Aventurine weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Arctic Aventurine suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of quartzite are kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Arctic Aventurine?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed, leathered. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Arctic Aventurine be used outdoors?
For the quartzite family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: excellent; for frost exposure: excellent. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Arctic Aventurine?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Do slabs of Arctic Aventurine all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How do I get a price for Arctic Aventurine?
Prices depend on the selection, thickness, finish and quantity. Send the form with your sizes: we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.