Patagonia quartzite by Marmi Orobici Graniti is a natural stone that combines grandeur and elegance — a true geological painting. Its story began millions of years ago, when quartz-rich sandstones were subjected to intense pressure and heat deep within the Earth’s crust. The result is a unique quartzite, characterized by stunning colour contrasts: blocks of milky white quartz mixed together with amber, grey, and golden veining, creating a natural mosaic of incomparable beauty.
The main quarries are located in Brazil, in regions famous for the variety and quality of their quartzites. Here, nature has shaped rock formations. With the experience and precision of Marmi Orobici Graniti these materials have become slabs of the highest quality.
Patagonia quartzite has long been appreciated for its strength and durability. In the past, similar stones were used for monumental and functional constructions due to their solidity. Today, this material is very popular for luxury interior projects: kitchen countertops, sculptures, backlit wall cladding, flooring, and decorative details.
Its unique, uneven translucency allows to enhance its contrasts through stunning light effects. When backlit, it reveals its pattern, enhancing any environment and creating unique, spectacular effects.
International architects such as Zaha Hadid and Daniel Libeskind have shown great interest in using spectacular quartzites in their projects, and Patagonia is often among the cutting-edge design choices for luxury hotels, galleries, and private residences.
Thanks to its extraordinary mineral composition, each Patagonia slab is an unrepeatable “natural picture”.
Thanks to its extraordinary mineralogical composition, each Patagonia slab is a unique “natural painting. Used as a true work of art, suspended or illuminated, transforming the stone into a sculptural installation that transcends the simple concept of cladding.
Patagonia is not just a quartzite: it is nature transformed into architecture.
