Skip to main content
Architectural Surfaces
Home  >  Live Inventory  >  Verde

About Verde

Verde Quartzite is a striking natural stone primarily quarried in Brazil, known for its deep emerald and forest green tones. This metamorphic rock features dynamic movement, often characterized by sweeping white, charcoal, or gold veining that evokes the lushness of a tropical rainforest. Renowned for its exceptional hardness, it ranks a 7 on the Mohs scale, making it more durable than most granites and highly resistant to scratching and heat. Interestingly, the vibrant green coloration is often attributed to the presence of fuchsite or other chromium-rich minerals within the quartz matrix, offering a rare combination of marble-like elegance and industrial-grade resilience.