Columkille
Quartzite · photos on request
In brief. Columkille is a white quartzite. 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 Columkille
Columkille is a premium quartzite sourced from the quarries of Ireland, offering a distinct alternative to traditional marbles. Its dominant white colour provides a clean, bright aesthetic suitable for contemporary and classic interiors. The stone features a fine to medium grain with a consistent texture, lacking the dramatic veining found in other natural stones, which allows for versatile application. It is ideal for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, and wall cladding. Suitable finishes include polished, honed, and brushed, enhancing its natural durability and slip resistance. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply Columkille quartzite in blocks, slabs of 2cm and 3cm thickness, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure precision and satisfaction for architects and designers.
This natural stone is a quartzite originating from Ireland, characterized by a predominantly white colour and a granular texture.
Where to use Columkille
| 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 Columkille 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 Columkille
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 Columkille
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.
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 Columkille come from?
Ask us for the origin of the lots of Columkille available now.
How much does a slab of Columkille weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Columkille 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 Columkille?
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 Columkille 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 Columkille?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Do slabs of Columkille 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 Columkille?
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.