Fortaleza Granite Countertop
Fortaleza granite pairs a light gray background with dense speckling of beige and black, a low-variation pattern that keeps large kitchens and islands looking consistent. Its soft gray-white palette carries gentle brown and cream undertones, giving it a warmer character than most light gray granites. Quarried in Brazil and also sold as Branco Fortaleza or Brazilian Luna Pearl, Fortaleza comes in a polished finish in 2cm and 3cm slabs. As a natural granite, it handles heat well and stands up to daily use, with periodic sealing to keep it stain resistant.
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Product Information
| Specification | Details |
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| Material Type | Natural granite |
| Primary Color | Light gray |
| Accent Color | Beige, black |
| Style | Speckled granite pattern |
| Finish | Polished |
| Variation | Low |
| Thickness | 2cm, 3cm |
| Applications | Countertops, islands, backsplashes, vanities |
| Heat Resistance | High |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6 to 7 |
| Sealing Required | Yes, periodic sealing |
⚠️ FABRICATION SAFETY NOTICE: This product contains crystalline silica. Cutting, grinding, or polishing generates hazardous dust that may cause lung injury, silicosis, or cancer if inhaled. Professional fabricators must use OSHA-compliant respiratory protection and wet-cutting methods.
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Yes. Fortaleza has a light, low-variation pattern and a neutral gray-white palette, so it doesn’t compete with cabinets, backsplash tile, or hardware. That restraint lets it work in modern, transitional, and traditional kitchens alike, and its warm undertones keep it from feeling cold next to wood or cream finishes.
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Fortaleza’s warm undertones make cream and warm beige cabinets an especially good match. White cabinets keep the kitchen bright and clean, natural wood brings out the beige in the speckling, and darker gray lower cabinets add contrast while the light countertop keeps the room open.
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Fortaleza is priced per request. The final cost depends on slab thickness, edge profile, the number of sink and cooktop cutouts, and total square footage. Contact Granite Selection for a Chicago-area estimate.
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Resources covering gray granite design, popular granite colors, and granite countertop pricing to help you plan a Fortaleza countertop project with confidence.Proudly Providing Fortaleza Countertops in Chicago and the Following Areas
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Naperville
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Highland Park
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Schaumburg
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Wilmette
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Lincolnwood
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Inverness
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Mundelein
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Elk Grove Village
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Evanston
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Northbrook
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Barrington
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Arlington Heights
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Buffalo Grove
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Western Springs
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Northfield
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Glenview
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Park Ridge
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Des Plaines
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Niles
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And all other Illinois
area within 70mi
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