Natural stone slabs are the epitome of luxury and timeless elegance in the world of design and architecture. Each slab is a unique piece of art, formed over millions of years through natural processes, making it an irreplaceable element in high-end design projects. These slabs come in various types of stones like granite, marble, limestone, quartzite, and slate, each offering its unique aesthetic and properties.

Porcelain slabs are a type of manufactured stone, created using a mixture of clay, feldspar, and other natural materials. These components are pressed and fired at extremely high temperatures, resulting in a dense, durable slab. Porcelain is known for its strength, resistance to scratches, stains, and heat, and its low porosity, making it an excellent choice for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Quartzite is a hard, metamorphic rock which was originally pure quartz sandstone. Sandstone is converted into quartzite through heating and pressure usually related to tectonic compression. Quartzite is usually white to grey, though quartzites often occur in various shades of pink and red due to varying amounts of iron oxide. Other colors, such as yellow, green, blue and orange, are due to other minerals.

A recrystallized limestone that formed when the limestone softened from heat and pressure and recrystallized into marble where a mineral change occurred. The main consistency is calcium and dolomite. Ranges in many colors and is usually heavily veined and shows grains. Hardness rates from 2.5 to 5 on the MOH Scale.

Marble is classified into three categories:

1. Dolomite: If it has more than 40% magnesium carbonates.

2. Magnesium: If it has between 5% and 40% magnesium

3. Calcite: If it has less than 5% magnesium carbonate.

Primarily made of Quartz (35%), Feldspar (45%) and Potassium. Usually comes in dark colors and contains very little calcite, if any. Provides a heavy crystalline and granular appearance with mineral grains. It is a very hard material and easier to maintain than marble. Yet, it is still porous and will stain. There are different types of granite depending on the percentage mix of quartz, mica and feldspar. Black granite is known as an Anorthosite. It contains very little quartz and feldspar and has a different composition than true granite.

Onyx slabs primarily consist of chalcedony, a form of microcrystalline quartz. This mineral composition gives onyx its characteristic translucence and beautiful, varied color bands. Chalcedony is formed from silica deposits in lava and is often found in volcanic regions. The unique banding in onyx is due to the presence of impurities and alternating layers of chalcedony and other minerals like moganite. These impurities can include iron oxides or other substances, which contribute to the wide range of colors seen in onyx, from whites and creams to more striking hues like reds, greens, and yellows.

Mainly consists of calcite. It does not show such graining or crystalline structure. It has a smooth granular surface. Varies in hardness. Some dense limestone can be polished. Common colors are black, grey, white, yellow or brown. It is more likely to stain than marble. Limestone is known to contain lime from sea water.

Usually a cream or reddish color. It is formed through the accumulation of calcite from hot springs. It contains holes that were formed from water flowing through the stone. These holes are often filled with synthetic resins or cements. Requires a lot of maintenance if the holes are not filled. Classified as a limestone and a marble.