On hand at our Los Angeles yard: 2 slabs of Virginia Mist, a 2 cm black with silver and grey marble in a honed finish. Lot 260262 measures about 116″ × 77″.

This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 116″ × 77″, about 62 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.

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 yard

Lot 260262 at our Los Angeles yard shows 2 slabs in stock, none on hold, and 2 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 Bathroom and an Accent Wall.

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 Virginia Mist

Virginia Mist, also known as Jet Mist or American Black, is a premier natural stone primarily quarried from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, USA. While often compared to the aesthetic of black marble due to its deep charcoal-to-black background and delicate, snowy-white "misting," it is geologically a granite or gabbro. This composition grants it exceptional density and a low absorption rate, making it far more resistant to staining, scratching, and heat than traditional marble. Its understated elegance makes it a staple for high-traffic surfaces. Notably, this enduring material was selected for the granite-paved plaza at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City.