This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 116″ × 72″, about 58 square feet. Sizes across the lot run from 115″ × 72″ to 117″ × 72″. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is black with white. Natural stone still varies inside that description, so the slab itself is the reference for movement and shade. Negro Marquina is also known as Nero Marquina. Searching either name should lead to this same material. This material is recorded as quarried in Spain.

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 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 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 Kitchen.

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 Negro Marquina

Negro Marquina presents a deep, saturated black background that reads as dramatic and refined. Fine white veins cut across the surface in sharp, branching lines, with a long diagonal vein running through the slab and thinner threads and small flecks scattered around it. The strong contrast between the dark ground and the bright white markings gives the stone a graphic, dynamic character. Quarried in Spain, this natural marble is also known as Nero Marquina and is prized for its bold, elegant look. It suits a wide range of applications, including countertops, vanities, flooring, wall cladding, fireplace surrounds, and decorative accents in both residential and commercial spaces.