Is the Taj Mahal an Expensive Quartzite?

Yes, Taj Mahal is one of the pricier quartzites out there. It’s a true quartzite from Brazil — warm ivory with soft gold and taupe veining — and supply hasn’t kept up with demand for a while now. The hardness also makes it more labor-intensive to cut and fabricate than engineered surfaces. In Atlanta, you’re looking at $125 to $170 per square foot installed, roughly twice what a solid mid-range granite runs. That’s a real number, and most homeowners who pick it know what they’re getting into. They tend to keep it for 20-plus years, and it holds up well. It’s been the most-requested luxury quartzite in North Atlanta for over a decade.