Nero Marquina

Nero Marquina marble is a a black limestone of the Carboniferous period with white calcite veins. Coupled with fossil fragments, this stone has been internationally classified as a marble. Due to the high content of organic carbon, this material can not always be recommended as worktops, but it makes beautiful wall coverings and work surfaces.

If you are looking for an elegant marble that is highly resistance to staining and scratches, Nero Marquina is a great choice as a decorative option. Not only that it provides with a subtle marble base for any design but you can also avail it in varies natural patterns. Thus ensuring a unique and original piece of stone is applied into any project.

Nero Marquina is formed from sedimentary rocks that have suffered a natural crystallization of the original minerals. This resulting in interlocking stone rocks, which look marvellous. Marble rocks vary in appearance according to the different minerals that compose it. Are you wondering what is marble made from?  It can be made from silica, sand, clay and iron oxides among others.

In Addition, natural impurities allow for endless variation of Nero Marquina patterns. Which is one of the reasons that have made white and black marble the most famous stones in the world.

Marble has been used since ancient times in the construction of many monuments (Taj Mahal in India, Marble Arch in London, etc). Also, in statues (David by Michelangelo), paving and establishments of kings and emperors. More recently, and with the advance of new technology and quarrying systems, marble has become affordable. This, makes it a reality in residential homes, offices, shops, hotels and restaurants. You can also use marble and other spaces, as it never fails to impress.

Another factor that strengthens the timeless popularity of  Nero Marquina black marble is its luxurious appeal. Coupled with resistance, elegant looks and durability. If this was not enough, it also adds investment value it to any property in which it is applied.

As well as being 100% natural, marble varies in size, pattern and dimensions. Similarly, each marble piece unique in its appearance. It also offers, slabs dimensions that vary from block to block and cover an approximate area of 5.5 square meters.  If you wish to create large panels and original designs, marble is the perfect material.

You can source our black marble in both tile and slab formats. In addition, there are thicknesses of 20mm and 30mm. And we can also source in thicker sheets and blocks of marble for special projects.

Features and benefits of Nero Marquina marble:

• High resistant to high heat and freezing conditions.
• 100% natural and hygienic.
• Non-toxic and highly fire resistant.
• Each piece is unique in terms of colours, patterns and tone.
• Low liquid absorption.
• Extreme durability.
• Suitable for indoors and outdoors.
• Infinite design and movement.
• Great for small spaces.