Cuarcita DE Olmedo is a white quartzite sourced from the De Olmedo region in Spain, renowned for its clean, bright appearance and excellent durability. This stone features a predominantly white colour with subtle variations that add natural character without overwhelming veining or pattern. The fine to medium grain structure makes it ideal for both interior and exterior applications, including countertops, flooring, wall cladding, and paving. Suitable finishes include polished, honed, and thermally treated surfaces. Cuarcita DE Olmedo's composition as a quartzite gives it high resistance to weathering and abrasion, making it a reliable choice for commercial and residential projects. Marmi di Carrara supplies this Spanish quartzite as blocks or cut-to-size slabs, typically 2 cm or 3 cm thick, with detailed photos of actual slabs available before purchase.
Petrographic description
Cuarcita DE Olmedo is a white quartzite from Spain, typically exhibiting a fine to medium grain with a homogeneous matrix and minor accessory minerals.
Cuarcita DE Olmedo is a Quartzite quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESQR00041. Its dominant tone is white.
Like every quartzite, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, leathered, flamed. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, luxury floors, feature walls, exterior cladding.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Cuarcita DE Olmedo suitable for outdoor use?
Quartzite: excellent outdoors thanks to its hardness and low absorption. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Cuarcita DE Olmedo per m²?
Indicative price from €250/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Cuarcita DE Olmedo shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
