Columkille is a premium quartzite sourced from the quarries of Ireland, offering a distinct alternative to traditional marbles. Its dominant white colour provides a clean, bright aesthetic suitable for contemporary and classic interiors. The stone features a fine to medium grain with a consistent texture, lacking the dramatic veining found in other natural stones, which allows for versatile application. It is ideal for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, and wall cladding. Suitable finishes include polished, honed, and brushed, enhancing its natural durability and slip resistance. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply Columkille quartzite in blocks, slabs of 2cm and 3cm thickness, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure precision and satisfaction for architects and designers.
Petrographic description
This natural stone is a quartzite originating from Ireland, characterized by a predominantly white colour and a granular texture.
Columkille is a Quartzite quarried in Ireland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIEQR00034. Its dominant tone is white.
Like every quartzite, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, leathered, flamed. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, luxury floors, feature walls, exterior cladding.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Columkille suitable for outdoor use?
Quartzite: excellent outdoors thanks to its hardness and low absorption. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Columkille per m²?
Indicative price from €455/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Columkille shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
