Brilliant Black is a quartzite from Brazil. This distinctive black quartzite has a deep, rich tone accented by a subtle, fluid pattern throughout. It can be used for kitchen countertops without having the scratching and etching issues experienced with marble. Because it is a very hard quartzite, it has a brilliant, mirror-like finish; lending to its name, Brilliant Black. During the polishing process, an epoxy resin is applied to the surface of the stone to fill in any natural pits, cracks, or fissures that may exist.