Namibian White, also known as Bianco Rhino, is a prestigious dolomite marble quarried in the Karibib region of Namibia. Distinguished by its crystalline, pure white background and subtle, wispy veining in shades of ivory and light gray, this stone offers a remarkably homogeneous and translucent appearance often compared to white onyx. Its high density and impressive hardness make it an exceptionally durable choice for high-traffic flooring, luxury countertops, and elegant wall cladding. A fascinating characteristic of this African treasure is its ability to be backlit, allowing light to permeate the crystalline structure for a mesmerizing, ethereal glow in sophisticated interior designs.
Namibian White, also known as Bianco Rhino — 2 cm white with semi-white and ivory marble, polished, from 122″ × 45″ to 132″ × 70″ across the lot. Lot 211057, from Namibia, has 8 slabs available at our Los Angeles yard.
This slab
The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 130″ × 66″, about 60 square feet. Sizes across the lot run from 122″ × 45″ to 132″ × 70″. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is white with semi-white and ivory. Natural stone still varies inside that description, so the slab itself is the reference for movement and shade. Namibian White is also known as Bianco Rhino. Searching either name should lead to this same material. This material is recorded as quarried in Namibia.
The polished finish is reflective and lets the color read clearly. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.
In the yard
Lot 211057 at our Los Angeles yard shows 8 slabs in stock, none on hold, and 8 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 bathrooms, vanities, fireplace surrounds, and feature walls. 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 a Modern Bathroom.
The material
Marble is a metamorphic stone, recrystallized from limestone, and it is valued for veining and a luminous surface. It is softer and more sensitive to acids than granite or quartzite, so wine, citrus, and strong cleaners can etch a polish. That is why it is a classic for bathrooms, vanities, fireplaces, and walls, and for kitchens when the owner wants the look and will live with a natural patina. A honed face shows etching less than a high polish. Vein direction should be planned on the actual slabs before fabrication.
About Namibian White
Namibian White, also known as Bianco Rhino, is a prestigious dolomite marble quarried in the Karibib region of Namibia. Distinguished by its crystalline, pure white background and subtle, wispy veining in shades of ivory and light gray, this stone offers a remarkably homogeneous and translucent appearance often compared to white onyx. Its high density and impressive hardness make it an exceptionally durable choice for high-traffic flooring, luxury countertops, and elegant wall cladding. A fascinating characteristic of this African treasure is its ability to be backlit, allowing light to permeate the crystalline structure for a mesmerizing, ethereal glow in sophisticated interior designs.