White Macaubas

A luminous Brazilian stone, technically a quartzite prized for its marble-like beauty

White Macaubas is a natural stone from Brazil. Though widely sold as 'marble' in the stone trade, it is technically a quartzite - formed from quartz-rich sandstone recrystallised under intense heat and pressure, giving it notably greater hardness than true marble.
A genuinely luminous white-to-ivory base with grey, charcoal and sometimes warm gold veining running in directional bands.

TECHNICAL OPTIONS

FINISHES: Polished
THICKNESS: 20mm, 30mm
SPACES: Bathrooms, Commercial, Kitchen
RESISTANCE: Heat

White Macaubas is quarried in Brazil. Unlike the calcite-based marbles elsewhere in this collection, it is a quartzite – a metamorphic stone formed from quartz sandstone – which gives it a harder, more scratch- and acid-resistant surface than true marble, while retaining a genuinely marble-like appearance.

Its crisp white-to-ivory background is threaded with grey, charcoal and occasionally golden veining, running in flowing, directional bands that vary from subtle wisps to bold streaks across each slab.

At Landford Stone, we select and supply natural stone like White Macaubas directly, backed by expert advice on finish, fabrication and long-term care.

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

Marble Look, Quartzite Strength
Genuinely harder and more resistant than true marble.
Heat Resistant
Confirmed suitable for everyday kitchen and bathroom use.
100% Natural Stone
Genuinely unique veining and colour, shaped over millions of years.
Genuine Luminous Character
Directional veining varies beautifully slab to slab.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Stone to last

a lifetime

As a quartzite, White Macaubas is notably harder and more resistant to acidic staining and etching than true calcite marble, though sealing on installation is still recommended to guard against everyday staining. Wipe up spills promptly, clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner rather than bleach or ammonia-based products, and use a chopping board and trivets to protect against scratches and heat marks. With minimal care, it remains a genuinely durable, long-lasting natural surface.

WHY US?

Choose Landford Stone.

Generations of Craftsmanship

Italian heritage and skilled craftsmanship built into every project.

Fully in-house expertise

From slab selection to expert fabrication, everything is handled by our experienced team.

Quality Without Compromise

Carefully selected materials, precision manufacturing, and exceptional attention to detail.

Trusted Service

Honest advice, clear communication, and lasting relationships built on trust.