Stone Born 2x12 Glow Honed

Nestled just beyond the glow of Las Vegas, where the desert wilderness meets geological wonder, the Rainbow Quarry is home to one of nature’s most enduring treasures—meta-quartzite stone. This extraordinary material has been quarried from this land since the 1930s, gracing iconic projects from Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpieces to the original Flamingo Hotel.

Spanning over 920 acres outside Goodsprings, Nevada, the quarry sits at the base of Mount Potosi in a region once rich with mining history. But this is no ordinary quarry. Surrounded by Joshua trees and native wildlife, including wild horses and mountain lions, the setting feels more like a protected reserve than an industrial site. The stone itself—a vibrant, striated meta-quartzite—is prized for its durability, colorfastness, and versatile beauty. From polished slabs to rustic cleave and flagstone, it lends itself to architectural, landscape, and waterscape applications alike.

Every piece is sustainably harvested and processed at a nearby factory in Jean, Nevada, where it’s cut and polished to highlight its unique veining and natural hues. The factory’s advanced capabilities allow for the creation of custom finishes, as well as a range of custom shapes and sizes to meet specific project needs. From intricate cladding and flooring to large-scale architectural elements like columns, benches, and sills, the meta-quartzite can be precisely fabricated to bring any design vision to life. This commitment to customization ensures that designers and architects have the flexibility to integrate this exceptional stone into their most ambitious projects.

True to its roots in desert innovation, this stone became a favorite during Nevada’s water conservation efforts in the 1980s, shaping the region’s timeless desert-modern aesthetic. At the factory, nothing is wasted. Every boulder, cleave, and fragment is valued, supporting a zero-waste philosophy and a commitment to minimizing the quarry’s environmental footprint.