Madreperola Quartzite Countertop
Madreperola quartzite from Brazil blends creamy beige and soft gray tones with gentle veining and movement, a calm, natural palette that brings warmth to kitchens and baths. Its name means mother of pearl in Portuguese, and it is also sold as Montebello, Montecarlo, and Mother of Pearl. As a quartzite, it’s harder than marble and most granites, handles heat well, and can be used indoors and outdoors. Madreperola comes in polished and brushed finishes in 2cm and 3cm slabs and needs periodic sealing to stay stain resistant.
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Product Information
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Natural quartzite |
| Primary Color | Cream |
| Accent Color | Gray |
| Style | Soft veining and movement |
| Finish | Polished, brushed |
| Variation | Medium |
| Thickness | 2cm, 3cm |
| Applications | Countertops, islands, backsplashes, vanities, outdoor kitchens |
| Heat Resistance | High |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 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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Madreperola is a natural quartzite quarried in Brazil, with a creamy beige and gray palette and soft veining. Quartzite forms when sandstone is transformed by heat and pressure, which makes it very hard and durable. Madreperola gives you a light, marble-like look with more resistance to scratches and heat than marble.
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Both are Brazilian quartzites in the cream family, and Granite Selection carries both. Taj Mahal has a warm cream background with soft golden and taupe veining. Madreperola mixes its cream base with more gray, so it reads slightly cooler and works well in kitchens that combine warm and gray finishes.
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Madreperola is priced per request. Quartzite generally costs more than standard granite because it’s harder to cut and requires specialized fabrication. Your final price depends on the slab you select, thickness, finish, edge profile, and square footage. Contact Granite Selection for a Chicago-area estimate.
Helpful Resources for Your Countertop Project
Resources covering bold countertop design, marble alternatives, and cream countertop ideas to help you plan a Madreperola countertop project with confidence.Proudly Providing Madreperola 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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