Black quartzite countertops span three distinct looks: Solid Black. Near-black or charcoal quartzite with minimal surface movement, often finished with a leathered texture for depth and fingerprint resistance (Diamond Black Leather); Black with White Veining. A jet-black base with bold white or gold veining, the quartzite equivalent of Nero Marquina marble (Raphael Stone Nero Marquina quartzite); and Dark Movement. Charcoal, dark gray, or blue-black quartzite with mineral flow (Incognitus, Ijen Blue, Belvedere). Unlike black marble, quartzite resists etching and scratching with Mohs 7+ hardness. Unlike black soapstone, quartzite does not require oiling. GoSource carries black quartzite from Best Cheer Stone, Raphael Stone, and MSI at wholesale trade pricing.
Compare black quartzite styles, the difference from black marble and soapstone, and top brands with transparent wholesale pricing.
Black quartzite countertops range from $18 to $85+ per square foot retail depending on style, surface movement, origin, and finish. Leathered finishes typically add $5-15/sq ft to the fabrication cost. GoSource members receive wholesale trade pricing across all tiers.
Entry
$18–$30
/sq ft retail ($15–$25 wholesale)
Brands: Best Cheer Stone dark lines
Mid-Range
$30–$50
/sq ft retail ($25–$42 wholesale)
Brands: Raphael Stone Nero Marquina · Best Cheer Stone Ijen Blue · MSI Belvedere
Premium
$50–$85+
/sq ft retail ($42+ wholesale)
Brands: MSI Pre Fab Cirrus Gray · Premium dark imports
| Metric | Best Cheer Stone | Raphael Stone | MSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Range | $17–$24/sq ft (trade) | $25–$26/sq ft (trade) | $36–$70/sq ft (trade) |
| Top Black SKUs (confirmed live) |
Diamond Black Leather, Incognitus, Ijen Blue, Fusion, Maldivi | Nero Marquina (black + white veining) | Belvedere (dark mid-premium), Pre Fab Cirrus Gray |
| Best Style | Solid Black (leathered) and Dark Movement. Widest dark selection | Black with White Veining. Nero Marquina style | Dark Mid-Premium and Pre-Fab dark |
| Leathered Availability | Yes. Diamond Black Leather comes pre-leathered (confirmed) | Yes. Fabricator-applied on Nero Marquina | Yes. Fabricator-applied on Belvedere and dark lines |
| Key Differentiator | Only brand with pre-leathered black quartzite on GoSource | Primary Nero Marquina quartzite stockist | Pre-fab dark format. Fastest lead times |
| Discount Rate | 17–20% off retail | 20% off retail | 8–17% off retail |
| Best For | Widest dark selection. Entry through mid-range | Nero Marquina style. Black + white veining | Premium dark and pre-fab dark projects |
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Widest Dark Selection
Best Cheer Stone carries the broadest dark quartzite selection on GoSource. Diamond Black Leather ($18.12/sq ft wholesale) is the only pre-leathered black quartzite on the platform and the anchor product for the Solid Black style. Incognitus, Ijen Blue, Fusion, and Maldivi extend the range into Dark Movement and dark exotic territory. 17-20% off retail across all dark SKUs. The primary stockist for any black quartzite project.
Starting at $17/sq ft (trade). Incognitus
Nero Marquina Style
Raphael Stone is the primary stockist for Nero Marquina quartzite on GoSource. A jet-black base with bold white veining, delivering the Nero Marquina marble aesthetic with quartzite hardness and etch resistance. 20% off retail at $25.53/sq ft wholesale. The go-to specification for designers who want the dramatic black-and-white countertop look without marble's etching and scratching liability.
Starting at $25/sq ft (trade). Nero Marquina
Dark Mid-Premium
MSI covers the mid-premium and pre-fab dark quartzite tier. Belvedere ($36.69/sq ft wholesale) is the mid-premium dark movement option. Pre Fab Cirrus Gray ($70.06/sq ft wholesale) is the pre-fab dark format for projects that need ready-to-install dimensions. MSI has the fastest lead times on the platform for dark quartzite specifications.
Starting at $36/sq ft (trade). Belvedere
