marble
Nero Marquina Marble
Nero Marquina marble is a high-quality, black bituminous limestone extracted from the Markina region of Spain's Basque Country. Its deep black color comes from naturally occurring bitumen, and it features a fine, compact grain with distinctive white veining. Petrographically, it is classified as a biomicrite.
- Quarry
- Markina, Basque Country, Spain
- Mohs hardness
- 3–5
- Water absorption
- 0.1–0.92%
- ASTM spec
- ASTM C503
- Installed price
- $75–$150/sq ft installed
- Slab price
- $45–$110/sq ft slab
- Finishes
- Polished, Honed, Brushed
- Applications
- Indoor flooring, wall cladding, bathroom and kitchen countertops, stair treads, fireplace surrounds, decorative accents
- USA distributors
- Artistic Tile; Architessa; New York Stone; DW Tile & Stone
- Maintenance
- Requires sealing to protect against stains. Clean with pH-neutral cleansers and a soft cloth; avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners.