Royal Stone
Quartzite · No. 02.2

Cristallo

The translucent quartzite. Crystalline, glass-clear in passages, alive when backlit — the stone Antolini built a collection around, and the one our designers reach for when a bar or a vanity should glow.

Backlit Cristallo — Powder Room Installation

On Cristallo

No. 02.2

Quarried in Brazil. Curated through the Antolini Cristallo collection in Verona before shipment.

Cristallo is a distinctive member of the quartzite family, with recrystallized silica passages that can read translucent. Lit from behind, the veins read as drawing on glass; under daylight the slab pulls warm or cool depending on its mineral content. Engineered materials create a different visual effect.

The collection includes White Cristallo for the cleanest, palest fields; Cristallo Vitrum Dual for dramatic two-tone backlit installations; Cristallo Brut Champagne for warm champagne tonality; Diamond Rutile for gold-needle inclusions; Rosa for a true blush; and the Cobalt, Tiffany Jade and Emerald lots for the rare saturated colors. See the full field guide to every Cristallo type. Stocked in 2cm; 3cm by special order.

Backlit applications — bar tops, vanity tops, pendant fixtures, kitchen islands lit from below — are where Cristallo earns its name. Polished saturates the crystals; honed quiets the surface for working counters. We’ll pull a slab and light it for you in the yard.

Antolini

Curated By

2cm

Standard Gauge

Backlit

Application

Taj Mahal quartzite slab shown alongside Cristallo for comparison

Side by Side

Cristallo or Taj Mahal?
A spec-call decision.

A head-to-head with the other most-asked-about premium white quartzite — origin, field, vein, translucency, hardness, finish, application and cost, with a decision guide for kitchens, vanities and backlit installations.

Read the comparison

New Stock · On the Floor

White Cristallo Bianco Top,
YG756, polished.

New from Antolini Italy: 2cm White Cristallo Bianco Top, lot YG756, polished at 78" × 135". The translucent white-to-soft-ivory crystalline field is photographed in standard light and backlit so you can compare the same slab before visiting.

2cm Antolini White Cristallo Bianco Top YG756 polished quartzite slab, 78 by 135 inches, shown in standard light at the Royal Stone yard in Los Angeles
2cm White Cristallo Bianco Top · YG756 · Polished · 78" × 135" · Standard light
Backlit 2cm Antolini White Cristallo Bianco Top YG756 polished quartzite slab showing its luminous crystalline structure
The same YG756 slab, backlit.

Cristallo · Current Lots

Cristallo,
currently on the floor.

Translucent Cristallo lots in stock now. Tap any slab for the full study.

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Installed · Backlit

Cristallo at home,
lit from behind.

Reference footage of an Antolini Cristallo bathroom installation — the slab lit from behind so its crystalline passages read as drawing on glass. Muted by default; tap play for sound.

Antolini Cristallo, backlit bathroom install — crystalline passages glowing under the stone.
Cristallo Trasviolet Treated DW654 filmed front-lit under the racking lights — the violet streaks across a clear white crystalline field, walked length and width.

Common Questions

Cristallo
questions, answered.

What is Cristallo quartzite?
Cristallo is a rare, translucent Brazilian quartzite made largely of crystalline quartz. Its glassy, gemstone-like body can be backlit, and it ranges from icy whites to dramatic Cristallo Vitrum and Dual lots with amber and smoke veining.
Is Cristallo quartzite durable?
Quartzite is generally harder and more scratch-resistant than marble. Cristallo performance, porosity and sealing requirements vary by the individual stone, quarry and finish, so the specific slab should be evaluated for its intended use.
Can Cristallo quartzite be backlit?
Cristallo is one of the best stones for backlighting. Its translucent crystalline body glows when lit from behind, making it a favorite for illuminated islands, bar backs, and feature walls. Royal Stone can help spec the right lot for a backlit installation.
Cristallo or Taj Mahal — which should I choose?
Both are premium white quartzites. Taj Mahal reads as a warm, marble-like white for everyday surfaces, while Cristallo is more translucent and dramatic, ideal where you want movement or backlighting. See our Taj Mahal vs. Cristallo comparison for a full decision guide.

Plan the Material

See the Cristallo lot
before you specify it.

Color, movement, finish, and scale change from lot to lot. Ask for current photographs or arrange a visit to review the actual piece with the Royal Stone team.

Visit the Los Angeles slab yard and showroomRequest Current Lot Photos(310) 477-3223