-Patagonia-
Description & Features
Patagonia is known internationally as an exotic stone from Brazil, and it is also traded through Indian exporters. Geologically it is described as a pegmatite, a fusion of white-translucent quartz and beige feldspar in centimetre-sized crystals, although in the trade it is sold sometimes as granite and sometimes as quartzite. On the slab, broad bands of milky to smoky grey quartz alternate with cream, beige and golden areas, scattered ochre-rust spots and a network of dark brown-black fissures and veins. Because light passes only through the quartz, the material is striking in backlit panels. A European distributor's test sheet for Patagonia reports a density of 2.45 g/cm³ (EN 1936), water absorption of 0.03% (EN 13755), compressive strength of about 136 MPa (EN 1926) and flexural strength of 60 MPa (EN 12372). It is mainly offered polished, which brings out the translucency, and honed or satin on request. It suits islands and countertops, vanity tops, wall and fireplace cladding, bars and furniture. It resists kitchen acids but needs sealing, as well as care with hot cookware if the fissures have been reinforced with resin.
Why choose Patagonia
- Translucent quartz beside golden areas – a signature look
- Backlit, only the quartz lights up
- Water absorption 0.03% per EN 13755
- Every slab unique, for islands and feature walls
Technical Specifications
| Geological Type | Pegmatite (igneous, very coarse quartz–feldspar rock) according to some sources, quartzite according to others; also traded as granite |
| Country of Origin | Brazil (widely known trade origin) |
| Color & Pattern | Translucent bands of milky to smoky grey quartz with cream-beige and golden areas, ochre-rust spots and dark brown-black fissures |
| Hardness (Mohs) | ≈6–7 (quartz 7, feldspar 6 – typical) |
| Density (g/cm³) | 2.45 (UNE EN 1936 – European distributor's test sheet) |
| Water Absorption (%) | 0.03 (UNE EN 13755 – same sheet) |
| Compressive Strength (MPa) | ≈136 (UNE EN 1926 – same sheet) |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | 60 (UNE EN 12372 – same sheet; higher than usual for natural stone) |
| Frost Resistance | Very low water absorption (0.03%); the test sheet also recommends it for residential exterior cladding and paving, but the many natural fissures should be checked before exposure to frost and strong sun |
| Acid Sensitivity | Resistant to acids (quartz-rich silicate rock – not etched by lemon or vinegar); any resin in the fissures needs protection from solvents |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished, Honed or satin on request |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Patagonia to stone importers, fabricators, architects and hotel projects outside Greece. From our facility in Thessaloniki we handle the whole order in-house:
- Slab selection and matching – we grade and match the slabs for colour and veining, so a large order stays uniform across the whole project.
- Cut-to-size and finishing – pieces cut, edged and finished to your drawings, numbered per room or elevation and ready to install.
- Mixed shipments – Greek marbles, granites, porous limestone (porolithos) and quartz surfaces can be combined in one order.
- Export packing – crated and labelled for sea or road freight, ex-works Thessaloniki; delivered terms quoted on request.
Send us your drawings or quantities and we will come back with a quotation and availability.
