Bianco Rhino Marble

Bianco Rhino marble is a beautiful white stone that will embellish any interior in which it is applied. The material presents a white backdrop and delicate pattern with sporadic veins, ranging in between white, off-white, ivory or pink tones on the different blocks.  Bianco Rhino marble is quarried in the Otjiwarongo and Damara, in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia which is a well known area for its rich mineral content producing great materials that include stones such as this marble and the renowned Namibian White, among others.

Bianco Rhino marble is recommended for applications in interior and exterior including walls, stairs, windows and worktops, with applications in kitchens more suited to splashbacks or areas in which food preparation is not required as the stone has a high content of calcium which may etch in the presence of acids.

Marble is formed from sedimentary rocks that have suffered a natural crystallization of the original minerals, resulting in interlocking stone rocks that vary in appearance according to the different minerals that compose it; which can be silica, sand, clay and iron oxides among others. These natural impurities allow for an endless variation of stone types which have made marble the most famous natural stone in the world.

Marble has been used since ancient times in the construction of monuments (Taj Mahal in India, Marble Arch in London, etc), statues (David by Michelangelo and paving amongst establishments of kings and emperors.

More recently and with the advance of new technology and quarrying systems, marble has become more affordable and is present in the most beautiful homes as well as in hotels, restaurants and other spaces that dazzle onlookers.

Marble has also gained popularity due to its luxurious appeal, timeless looks, durability and value it provides to any property in which it is applied. Marble is a 100% natural product that varies in size, pattern and dimensions; making each piece unique. Slabs dimensions vary from block to block and cover an approximate area of 5.5m2.Marble comes in slab formats with standard thicknesses of 20mm and 30mm and can also be sourced in thicker sheets and blocks for special projects

Features and benefits of natural marble:

• High resistance to heat and freezing
• 100% natural
• Non-toxic
• Each piece is unique
• Low liquid absorption
• Extreme durability
• Suitable for indoors and outdoors
• Wide array of colours, patterns and finishes