From simplicity to luxury, quartzite has stood out as the natural stone capable of bringing warmth and grandeur to various architectural and design projects. Whether as a structure, flooring, countertops, panels, furniture, or highlight elements, it offers many application possibilities, adding lightness, finish, and sophistication. Thus,it is the stone of the moment from Brazil to abroad.
“Quartzites have an impressive variety of textures, finishes, and colors, ranging from white to black, including yellows, blues, greens, pinks, browns, greys, and even translucent ones. Moreover, they are highly flexible in terms of application as they combine the best qualities of natural stones: more resistant than granite and aesthetically exuberant like marble,” commented architect Lais Arêas.
Additionally, Brazil is the world’s largest producer of quartzites, with this material representing 48.8% of ornamental stone exports, followed by granites (41.1%) and marbles (7.8%), according to data released by the Brazilian Center for Ornamental Stone Exporters (Centrorochas).
The Stone of the Moment
The impressive aesthetics and application advantages make quartzites the favorites of the domestic market and international buyers. Used in floors, walls, panels, countertops, sinks, bathtubs, and furniture, they are synonymous with sophistication and elegance in projects worldwide.
“In addition to the diversity of colors and vein movements, quartzites accept various types of finishes – polished, honed, brushed, flamed, or raw – that enhance the undeniable beauty of natural materials. The rock can also be sculpted, allowing for the creation of personalized and unique projects,” emphasized architect Lais Arêas.
Cachoeiro Stone Fair
All this diversity and exuberance of natural stones, such as quartzite, can be seen up close from August 27 to 30, at the Carlos Caiado Barbosa Exhibition Park, in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim. The “world’s marble capital” will host the Cachoeiro Stone Fair, the most traditional fair in the segment in Brazil, themed “35 Years, ahead” reinforcing its relevance as one of the largest events in the field in the country.
The 35th edition of the fair will present innovations, trends, and technologies used in the natural stone sector. During the four-day event, around 200 major brands from the entire production chain of the segment, from extraction to processing, will showcase the latest in machines, products, supplies, services, and the full diversity of Brazilian stones to an estimated audience of 18,000 people.
“The Cachoeiro Stone Fair brings together the entire production chain of the sector in one place, making it an excellent opportunity to see the diversity of natural stones in the country up close and learn about market trends, such as quartzites, which, with their unique and exclusive characteristics, are increasingly recognized and valued in the Brazilian market,” says the CEO of Milanez & Milaneze, Flávia Milaneze.
Aimed at industry professionals such as marble workers, architects, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, managers, distributors, and buyers, the fair is now open for registration, which can be done exclusively online at www.cachoeirostonefair.com.br. The Cachoeiro Stone Fair is organized by Milanez & Milaneze, a company of the Veronafiere Group, with promotion by Sindirochas, Cetemag, and Centrorochas.
