Astoria Granite is a durable Granite quarried from India & Brazil. Other industry names include Creama Astoria, Astoria Gold Granite, and Crema Astoria. Astoria Granite contains a deep cream background with darker veins of chocolates and grays. The gold can range from a slightly off-white color to a color that resembles wet sand; it contains some darker minerals producing darker brown spots and some brown veins. This natural stone includes some quartz crystals that from afar produce a twinkling effect from the light. This durable Granite is recommended for interior and exterior usage even in freezing climates and is ideal for creating Granite countertops, backsplashes, accent walls, floors and other architectural features, both indoors, and out.