Quartzite can mimic the look of marble. Its gorgeous veining and bold patterns will add an unmatched elegance to any room. Quartzite countertops offer strength, beauty, and overall durability.
CATEGORY: Quartzite Countertops
About Olympia
Olympia is a white quartzite with bold, flowing charcoal veins that carry a hint of deep green. It has the high-contrast drama people love in a Calacatta marble, in a harder natural stone.
The veining is strong enough to anchor a kitchen on its own, so Olympia looks best with simple cabinetry and a quiet backsplash. It is a popular pick for islands, waterfall ends and full-slab backsplashes behind a range.
Olympia at a glance
| Material | Natural quartzite |
| Color family | White and soft grey with bold charcoal-green veins |
| Pattern | Dramatic flowing veins |
| Best for | Islands, waterfall ends, slab backsplashes, primary baths |
| Product care | Wipe with warm water and a pH-neutral stone cleaner; avoid bleach and acidic or abrasive cleaners. |
| Maintenance | Seal at install; check yearly |
What is quartzite?
Quartzite is a natural stone that can mimic the look of marble while behaving more like granite. Its veining and bold patterns add elegance, and it is harder and more etch-resistant than marble.
Olympia questions we get asked
Is Olympia a good alternative to Calacatta marble?
Yes. It gives you a similar white field with bold dark veining, and quartzite is harder and much less prone to etching than marble. It still needs sealing.
Can you match the veins around a waterfall edge?
Yes. We miter the corner and match the vein so it appears to run over the edge and down the side in one piece. That layout is planned on the actual slab before we cut.
Does Olympia need to be sealed?
Yes, we recommend it. Quartzite is dense, but it is still a natural stone, so we seal it at install. A quick check once a year tells you when to reseal: if a few drops of water darken the stone within a few minutes, it is time.
Will lemon juice or wine etch Olympia?
True quartzite resists etching far better than marble, which is the main reason people choose it. Some stones sold as quartzite contain softer minerals, though, so we are happy to test a sample from your actual slab before you commit. Wipe up acids promptly either way.
What slab sizes and thicknesses do you have in Olympia?
Natural stone arrives in different sizes with every block, so we do not publish a figure. Call (704) 394-1221 and we will tell you what is on the rack today and whether it covers your island in one piece.
Where can I see Olympia in Charlotte?
At our Slab Warehouse and fabrication shop, 4806 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216, or our Design Center at 16615 Riverstone Way. Call (704) 394-1221 and we will pull slabs so you can walk the full sheet before you commit.
See Olympia in person
Slabs are at our Slab Warehouse & Fabrication shop, 4806 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216. Our Design Center is at 16615 Riverstone Way, Charlotte, NC 28277. Call (704) 394-1221 and we will pull slabs for you to walk.
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