This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 128″ × 72″, about 64 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is black. Natural stone still varies inside that description, so the slab itself is the reference for movement and shade. Ebony/Negresco is also known as Nero Orion. Searching either name should lead to this same material. This material is recorded as quarried in Brazil.

The honed finish is smooth and matte, without a high gloss. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.

In the slab gallery

The slabs can be seen in person at our Los Angeles slab gallery before anything is cut.

Where it works

For this kind of stone, the usual applications are kitchen countertops, vanities, and floors. The right use still depends on the finish, the thickness, and how the slab will be cared for after it is installed. Inspiration photos show this stone in an Outdoor Bar / BBQ and a Modern Kitchen.

The material

Granite is an igneous rock quarried around the world. It is built mostly from quartz, feldspar, and mica, and it is one of the harder stones used on counters. It stands up to heat, scratches, and everyday moisture better than most marble. A uniform color stays close from slab to slab, while a veined granite should still be matched inside the lot before it is cut. A honed face looks matte, a polish looks reflective, and a leather or brushed face feels lightly textured. Ask the fabricator whether this finish should be sealed.

About Ebony/Negresco

Ebony/Negresco, also known as Nero Orion, is a striking black granite quarried in Brazil. This natural stone is distinguished by its deep, midnight-black background adorned with subtle smoky white or light gray veining, giving it a sophisticated, suede-like appearance. Highly prized for its density and durability, it is an excellent choice for high-traffic areas such as kitchen countertops, waterfall islands, and outdoor spaces, as it resists heat and scratches remarkably well. Interestingly, due to its soft texture and matte look when honed, Negresco is frequently mistaken for soapstone, though it offers the superior strength and lower maintenance typical of granite.