Negro Markina Marnemar Quarry 1

Black limestone / commercial marble

Documented as a marble, this stone has a deep black palette. The recorded appearance includes white calcite veining / compact black background. Recorded applications include blocks, slabs, tiles and floors.

Stone familyMarble

Primary colourDeep Black

Medium / needs supplier validation verification · Reference STN-0000923

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness3-4

Water absorption0.1-0.8 %

Compressive strength70-150 MPa

Flexural strength7-20 MPa

Density2600-2850 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, aged
Typical uses: Blocks, slabs, tiles, floors, walls, bathrooms, stairs, hospitality interiors
Exterior suitability: Interior preferred; exterior with care
Frost resistance: Variable
Recorded colour palette: Deep Black
Slab variation: V3 Moderate variationModerate variation: veining, colour or pattern can change between slabs.