This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 118″ × 78″, about 64 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is black with white, brown, and gold. 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 Tunisia.

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 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 Transitional 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 Sahara Noir

Sahara Noir is a prestigious black marble quarried from the Jebel Aziz region in Tunisia. Known also as Black Aziza or Nero Dorato, it is celebrated for its deep, midnight-black background, which is actually composed of fossilized petroleum. This dramatic base is characterized by a unique, linear lattice of white and golden-orange calcite veins that often intersect at near-perpendicular angles, reminiscent of a Piet Mondrian painting. Because of its delicate crystalline structure, slabs are typically reinforced with resin to enhance durability. This stone is a premier choice for high-end interior features, including statement furniture, luxury flooring, and sophisticated wall cladding.