Donegal Quartzite-altclough is a distinguished natural stone originating from the quarries of Ireland. This quartzite features a predominantly white background with a tight, uniform grain structure that offers exceptional durability and resistance to weathering. Its clean aesthetic makes it ideal for high-traffic flooring, exterior cladding, and sophisticated interior surfaces. Available in polished, honed, or flamed finishes, Donegal Quartzite-altclough provides a timeless look for modern and traditional projects alike. Marmi di Carrara supplies this Irish quartzite in blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs to ensure you select the exact shade and pattern before purchase, guaranteeing transparency and quality for your design.
Petrographic description
Donegal Quartzite-altclough is a white quartzite from Ireland, typically exhibiting a fine to medium grain with subtle tonal variations.
Donegal Quartzite-altclough is a Quartzite quarried in Ireland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIEQR00023. 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 Donegal Quartzite-altclough 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 Donegal Quartzite-altclough per m²?
Indicative price from €450/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 Donegal Quartzite-altclough 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.
