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Stone Library

Welcome to the Quarra Home Stone Library – a growing encyclopedia of the natural stones behind our natural stone trays, coasters, and home decor. Browse by category below, or use the search to jump straight to a stone. Every entry covers origin, character, and care so you can choose (and keep) the right stone with confidence.

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Timeless, veined, and luminous – the classic stone of sculpture and luxury decor.

Carrara White MarbleWhite – ItalyCalacatta MarbleBright white – ItalyStatuario MarblePure white – ItalyThassos White MarbleCrystal white – GreeceVolakas MarbleWhite – GreeceBianco Lasa MarblePure white – ItalyArabescato MarbleWhite – ItalyNero Marquina MarbleDeep black – SpainNero Portoro MarbleBlack – ItalyBelgian Black MarbleSolid black – BelgiumBulgari Gold MarbleWhite base – ChinaBulgari Pink MarbleWhite base – ChinaBulgari White MarbleWhite – ChinaCherry Blossom Pink MarblePink – ChinaSnowflake Green MarbleGreen – ChinaEmerald Green MarbleDeep green – ChinaWave Grey MarbleGrey – ChinaInk Wash MarbleWhite – ChinaIce Gold Coffee MarbleCream – ChinaRosso Levanto MarbleDeep red – ItalyVerde Alpi MarbleDeep green – ItalyEmperador Dark MarbleDark brown – SpainEmperador Light MarbleLight brown – SpainCrema Marfil MarbleCream – SpainBreccia Medicea MarbleRed and pink – ItalyAzul Macaubas MarbleBlue – BrazilCalacatta Viola MarbleWhite – ItalyRosso Alicante MarbleRed – SpainVerde Guatemala MarbleDark green – IndiaCipollino MarbleGreen-white – GreecePicasso MarbleGrey-black – USAFantasy Brown MarbleBrown-grey – IndiaDaino Reale MarbleBeige – ItalyNero Dorato MarbleBlack – ChinaPortoro Silver MarbleBlack – ItalyBreccia Aurora MarblePink-cream – ItalyNero Marquina Extra MarbleDeep black – SpainStatuario Venato MarbleWhite – ItalyCalacatta Lincoln MarbleWhite – USAArabescato Fanciulla MarbleWhite – ItalyCarrara Venato MarbleWhite – ItalyBianco Crystal MarbleWhite – Greece (also FYR Macedonia)Nero Marquina Leathered MarbleBlack – SpainCalacatta Gold Premium MarbleBright white – ItalyRosa Portugues MarblePink – PortugalGiallo Siena MarbleYellow-gold – ItalyVerde Tessino MarbleGreen – SwitzerlandBianco Venato Carrara MarbleWhite – ItalyNuvolato MarbleGrey-white – ItalyPort Laurent MarbleDark brown-black – ChinaBianco Dolomite MarbleWhite – ItalyArabescato Oro MarbleWhite – Italy

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Dense and hard-wearing, ideal for everyday surfaces that last for generations.

Black Galaxy MarbleBlack – IndiaAbsolute Black GraniteBlack – IndiaBlue Pearl GraniteDark grey-blue – NorwayBaltic Brown GraniteBrown – Russia (Baltic region)New Caledonia GraniteGrey-brown – BrazilVerde Marinace MarbleGreen – Brazil

Travertine 8

Soft, earthy banded stone with a warm, organic character.

Beige TravertineBeige – Peru)Silver TravertineSilver-grey – TurkeyNoce TravertineDark brown – TurkeyIvory TravertineIvory – TurkeyRed TravertineRed – Iran (also Turkey)Travertino RomanoWalnut-beige – ItalySilver Travertine Cross CutSilver-grey – TurkeyTravertino Noce PremiumDark walnut brown – Turkey

Slate 3

Fine-grained and tactile, perfect for coasters and serving pieces.

Black SlateBlack – China)Grey SlateGrey – USA)Green SlateGreen-grey – USA (also Brazil)

Onyx 3

Translucent and dramatic, a statement stone like no other.

Honey OnyxHoney-amber – Afghanistan)White OnyxWhite – Iran (also Mexico)Green OnyxGreen – Pakistan)

Limestone 2

Muted, sandy tones with a relaxed, natural feel.

Jerusalem StoneGold-cream – Israel/PalestineMoca Cream LimestoneCream – Portugal

Quartzite 2

Harder than natural stone with vivid, crystallised patterning.

Taj Mahal QuartziteWhite-cream – BrazilSea Pearl QuartziteWhite-grey – Brazil

Basalt 1

Dark, uniform volcanic stone with a modern, architectural edge.

Basalt StoneCharcoal grey – Worldwide (volcanic regions)

Sandstone 1

Warm, grainy, and full of friendly, rustic texture.

Sandstone TanTan – India (also USA Southwest)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Quarra Home Stone Library?

A growing reference of the natural stones we work with – natural stone, granite, travertine, slate, onyx and more – with origins, properties, and care notes for each.

How do I choose the right stone for a tray or coaster?

Think about where it will live. Polished natural stone and onyx suit dry, display surfaces; slate and granite handle daily use and moisture better. Each stone guide lists its best uses.

Do natural stones need sealing?

Many marbles and limestones benefit from annual sealing; dense stones like granite and basalt need little. Check each stone guide for its specific care notes.

Are the products made from real stone?

Yes. Every Quarra Home piece is cut and finished from genuine natural stone, hand-finished in small batches.