Description

Cristallo Citrino is a quartzite with many variations of striking, organic veining throughout. With colors ranging from deep brown to rich tones of copper, the veining is artistically displayed on its white background, underscored with hints of grey. An alternative to marble, Cristallo Citrino’s hard, the resilient surface can be used for kitchen countertops without having the scratching and etching issues experienced with marble. Furthermore, because its background color is comprised of milky white quartz, it is translucent and therefore can be backlit. This makes it a very attractive alternative to onyx as well, which is typically used for backlit applications. Since onyx can scratch and etch, Cristallo Citrino is a much better option due to its durable surface. During the polishing process, an epoxy resin is applied to the surface of the stone to fill in any natural pits, cracks, or fissures that may exist. This does not affect the durability, maintenance, or beauty of the stone. It is possible for some of the more minute pits that are too small to effectively hold the resin, to reopen during other finishing stages. However, this will not detract from the overall quality or appearance of the stone. Due to the qualities of the stone, the slabs are book-matched, meaning slab one and slab two will be cut and polished to create a mirror image of each other. These are then kept in sequence, which allows for a consistent flow in pattern. Finally, a mesh backing is adhered to the back of the stone to ensure safety while handling and fabricating the slab.

As a natural stone product, it is recommended that this be sealed to extend its longevity. This quartzite has a more open structure and therefore needs a sealer that is designed to penetrate properly to ensure that the stone is sealed.