Cristallo Citrino is a quartzite with many variations of striking, organic veining throughout. With colors ranging from deep brown to rich tones of copper, the veining is artistically displayed on its white background, underscored with hints of grey. An alternative to marble, Cristallo Citrino’s hard, the resilient surface can be used for kitchen countertops without having the scratching and etching issues experienced with marble. Furthermore, because its background color is comprised of milky white quartz, it is translucent and therefore can be backlit. This makes it a very attractive alternative to onyx as well, which is typically used for backlit applications. Since onyx can scratch and etch, Cristallo Citrino is a much better option due to its durable surface. 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.