Hand-split for naturally cleft texture or factory-sawn for architectural precision. 18 slate groupings, 5 quartzite slab ranges — container FOB export worldwide.
Warm copper-orange-brown layered mineral tones — available in smooth and rustic cleft profiles. The defining natural stone of global landscape and feature wall projects.
Slate and quartzite are the original exterior cladding materials — UV-stable, frost-resistant, zero-maintenance. Exported to UK, EU, Canada and northern USA.
Copper Slate, Golden Slate, California Gold and Indian Autumn — natural mica shimmer in every tile. Supplied to luxury residential and hospitality projects globally.
Natural slate and quartzite are heat-resistant and safe for fireplace surrounds, chimney stacks and indoor feature walls — genuine stone that lasts a lifetime.
Material Profile & Data
Natural Indian Slates are fine-grained metamorphic stones composed of clay, sedimentary rock shells and quartz — they split cleanly into thin slabs, delivering an elegant cleft finish while resisting chipping, climate transitions and abrasion across both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Natural Indian Quartzites are non-foliated metamorphic rocks formed almost entirely of quartz through extreme heat, pressure and chemical activity. Their interlocking crystalline structure makes them incredibly tough.
Carries an organic shining property across copper, gold, multi and grey tones.
Quartzite provides optimal surfaces for shower enclosures and pool perimeters.
Natural split format used for traditional roof tiles, random rubble walls and cladding.
Resists frost cycles, heavy UV radiation, delamination and surface wear.
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Looking for Flexible Veneer?
Same mineral character — sliced thin and bonded to flexible backing for walls, ceilings and curved surfaces.
Natural split slate is the traditional material for heritage roof tiles and exterior random rubble wall cladding.
Quartzite's crystalline hardness and non-slip surface is widely specified for pool decks and spa surrounds.
Slate's natural cleft surface provides excellent anti-slip characteristics for pedestrian walkways and pathways.
Both slate and quartzite are UV-stable and frost-resistant — widely used on exterior cladding across cold climates.
Technical FAQ
Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock formed from clay — it splits along natural cleavage planes giving the characteristic layered cleft surface. Quartzite is formed from sandstone under extreme heat and pressure, resulting in a harder, more crystalline stone.
Yes — natural split slate at 4–6mm is the traditional roofing material in much of Europe, the UK and North America. Indian slate from Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan is widely exported for this application.
Yes, generally. Quartzite rates 7 on the Mohs hardness scale (same as quartz), while granite is typically 6–6.5. Quartzite is also tougher than marble (3–4 Mohs).
Natural slate tiles are full-thickness (7–20mm) stone for floors, roofs and wall cladding. Slate veneer is a 1.5–2mm flexible sheet for feature walls and curved surfaces.
From sample quantities to full FCL (20ft/40ft) containers. Contact us with destination port, product mix and quantity for a tailored FOB quote.
Tiles, roof shingles, pool surrounds or mosaics — FOB pricing within 24 hours.
