On hand at our Los Angeles yard: 5 slabs of Matrix, a 2 cm black with silver and grey granite from Brazil in a leather finish. Lot 17161 measures about 130″ × 78″.

This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 130″ × 78″, about 70 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is black with silver and grey. Natural stone still varies inside that description, so the slab itself is the reference for movement and shade. This material is recorded as quarried in Brazil.

The leather finish is lightly textured, with a softer look than a full polish. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.

In the yard

Lot 17161 at our Los Angeles yard shows 5 slabs in stock, none on hold, and 5 slabs available. Available means in stock minus slabs on hold.

The slabs can be compared in daylight at our Los Angeles yard 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.

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 Matrix

Matrix Granite, also known as Black Metal or Versace Black, is a captivating natural stone from Brazil, celebrated for its industrial-chic aesthetic. It features a deep charcoal to midnight-black background adorned with fluid, swirling textures of silver and grey that mimic the appearance of liquid metal or an artist's brushstrokes. This high-density stone is prized for its exceptional durability and resistance to heat and scratches. Interestingly, its unique shimmering effect is often attributed to the presence of biotite, a mineral that reflects light to create a three-dimensional, metallic luster, making it a bold centerpiece for modern luxury designs.