Ethnic Black Quartz
Description
Ethnic Black Quartz is an engineered quartz surface with a black base with gold-orange and white crackle veins, similar to Portoro marble.
Looks rich under warm lighting; use it for floors, feature walls and bar counters.
Ethnic Black Quartz is stocked as 1800mm x 2700mm slabs, 18mm thick, with a polished finish.
Origin & Technical Profile
Origin: Manufactured in China and imported by FB Marble.
What the slab looks like: A black base with gold-orange and white crackle veins, similar to Portoro marble.
| Material | Engineered stone: crushed quartz bound with polymer resin and pigment |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | China |
| Finish | Polished / Re-Polishable |
| Thickness | 18mm |
| Slab size | 1800mm x 2700mm |
| Composition | Roughly 90–93% quartz aggregate, the rest resin and pigment |
| Density | About 2.3 – 2.4 g/cm³ |
| Water absorption | Near zero (typically ≤ 0.05%) — no sealing needed |
| Hardness | About 7 Mohs (quartz aggregate) |
| Heat | Resin can scorch above ~150 °C — always use a trivet |
| Outdoor use | Not recommended — strong UV can yellow the resin |
| Fabrication | Cut wet only: dry-cutting quartz releases crystalline silica dust |
Practical note: Daily cleaning with mild soap is enough; avoid oven cleaner, paint stripper and other strong solvents that attack the resin.
Technical figures are typical values for this type of material; colour can shift slightly between production batches, so match slabs from the same batch.
Choosing Ethnic Black Quartz
The look: Ethnic Black Quartz has a black base with gold-orange and white crackle veins, similar to Portoro marble. Looks rich under warm lighting; use it for floors, feature walls and bar counters.
Living with the pattern: Because Ethnic Black Quartz is veined, ask to see the full slab before cutting: the veins should run the same way across joints and around corners. A bookmatched or vein-matched layout costs a little more slab but looks far better on islands and walls.
Where it works best: Kitchen islands, bar and coffee counters, statement vanities and feature walls.
What goes with Ethnic Black Quartz:
- White or cream cabinets for strong contrast
- Warm wood cabinets for a richer, darker kitchen
- Gold or brass fittings, which stand out well against black
- Good under-cabinet lighting, since dark tops make a counter feel darker
Similar quartz colours
- Dragon Black: black quartz with bold white lightning veins.
- Golden Tiger Quartz: black quartz with swirling orange-gold flows.
- Spider Black Quartz: black quartz with white spider-web veins.
- Charcoal Grey Quartz: dark charcoal quartz with bold white veins.
Compare with black granite: Black granite costs less and takes hot pans better; quartz gives patterns and sparkle that natural black granite does not have. See black granite colours and rates.
Qualities & Specification
- High Gloss
- Heat Tolerant — use trivets
- Near-Zero Water Absorption
- Hard Material
- Re-Polished Material — repolish anytime
- Full Body Material — not printed
- Thickness: 18mm
- Installation as easy as natural stone
- Kitchen Counters
- Vanities
- Steps
- Dining Tops
- Bed Side Tables
- Consoles
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Ethnic Black Quartz take hot pans?
Does Ethnic Black Quartz need sealing, and will haldi stain it?
What is the difference between Ethnic Black Quartz and Panda Black Quartz?
Can Ethnic Black Quartz be used outdoors or next to a sunny window?
Is the pattern on Ethnic Black Quartz printed, and what sizes are available?
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