Marble Marquina

What is Nero Marquina

Nero Marquina comes from Markina, in Biscay of the Basque Country, in northern Spain, and is one of the most well-known black materials in the European market. Geologically, it is limestone, and its deep black color is not due to pigment but to natural asphalt within the rock. Its surface is fine-grained and compact, with white veins that are sometimes discreet and sometimes abundant.

Features

• Geological type: limestone with natural asphalt
• Origin: Markina, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain
• Color: deep black
• Veins: white, with variable density
• Texture: fine-grained and compact
• Uniformity: the density of the white veins varies significantly between the slabs

Where it is used

It is chosen in places that need to attract attention: cladding, reception counters, bathrooms, fireplace cladding, and decorative elements. In large floors, it is used less because black shows dust and water marks more than any other shade.

What affects the price

The pattern of the white veins is the most determining factor. Slabs with uniform black and controlled veins cost differently from slabs with intense and irregular networks, and the difference is greater than in light-colored materials. Then they measure the thickness, the cuts, and the finish.

Maintenance

In black materials, everything is visible: water salts, fingerprints, greasy stains, and small scratches. Practically, Nero Marquina requires more attention in daily use than any other material in the catalog. Dry it after contact with water, use a soft cloth, and take care of the waterproofing, as it is affected by acids due to being limestone.