2025 Stone of the Year: Crystallo Rare Quartzite

 

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Oberlin, OH, January 3, 2025 — RSG Stones has sponsored the 2025 Natural Stone Institute Stone of the Year. Crystallo Rare is an extraordinary quartzite, renowned for its striking beauty and exceptional rarity.

Sourced from a small, exclusive reserve in Rajasthan, India, this stone stands out for its unique appearance—a delicate interplay of deep grey veins scattered across a pure white background. The veins, which range from sparse to concentrated, create a sophisticated contrast, giving Crystallo Rare its distinctive look. The name “Rare” is a fitting tribute to the stone’s exceptional nature, as this specific form of Crystallo is quarried in only one small location worldwide, with a very small production of around 5000 square feet in 3 cm, and the whole world to cater to.

Its rarity and elegance make Crystallo Rare a sought-after choice for luxury designers and architects aiming to create timeless, sophisticated spaces.

To learn more about Crystallo Rare quartzite, and the NSI Stone of the Year program, visit www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/stoneoftheyear.

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