Black Marquina Marble supplied as slabs, tiles and made-to-measure pieces.
Marbre Import selects suitable lots, advises on vein layout and supports natural-stone projects for international clients. Origin: Markina, Biscay, Spain.
Tiles from €75 excl. VAT/m²
Black Marquina Marble: description
Origin and appearance of Black Marquina Marble
Black Marquina is a deep black decorative limestone quarried around Markina in Biscay, northern Spain. Internationally marketed as marble, it dates from the Carboniferous period.
Standard selections may show more grey tonal movement within the black background.
Vein density and background consistency vary across the quarry and from lot to lot. Marbre Import can provide slab photographs so that the project team can select the desired balance of black ground and white veining.
China Marquina is a separate Asian trade material with a broadly similar black-and-white appearance. Its geology, technical properties and vein pattern should be assessed independently rather than treated as identical to Spanish Black Marquina.
Characteristics and applications
Black Marquina is often combined with white Carrara marble in chequerboard floors and other strongly contrasted compositions.
Black Marquina can be used for floors, walls, bathrooms, fireplaces and furniture. Polished surfaces in high-traffic areas require an appropriate maintenance strategy because scratches and wear are more visible on a dark reflective background.
A polished finish intensifies the deep black ground and crisp white veins, while a honed finish creates a softer, more contemporary appearance.
Black Marquina Marble technical data
| Stone family | Natural limestone / commercial marble |
| Origin / quarry area | Markina, Biscay, Spain |
| Appearance | Deep black with contrasting white calcite veining |
| Predominant colour | Black |
| Formats and finishes | Slabs, tiles and made-to-measure pieces. Available finishes include polished, honed, brushed and project-specific alternatives. |
| Recommended applications | High-end interior applications |
| Exterior use | Subject to the selected lot, finish, climate and intended application |
Indicative technical data
| Bulk density | ~ 2,650–2,750 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | ~ 0.10–0.50% |
| Compressive strength | ~ 80–140 MPa |
| Flexural strength | ~ 8–18 MPa |
| Freeze-thaw / exterior use | subject to lot and finish |
Indicative reference ranges; confirm against the selected lot, finish and intended application.
Recommended applications
- Bathrooms, walls, floors and interior cladding
- Fireplaces, counters, stone furniture and bespoke cladding
- Residential, hospitality and architectural projects
- Vein layout and finish to be approved for the intended application
Need to confirm an available lot? Marbre Import can provide a curated slab selection, advise on thickness, finish and vein layout, and prepare a project-specific quotation. For high-end projects, we can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
Specification guidance
Specify Black Marquina Marble for a high-end project
Black Marquina Marble is an iconic Spanish black stone for projects where contrast should add elegance and depth: floors, bathrooms, walls, fireplaces, lobbies, hotels, restaurants, boutiques and high-end residential interiors.
For architects and designers
Assessment of the veining, large-format appearance, layout coherence, installation constraints and expected maintenance level.
For stone contractors and project teams
Approval of the lot, thicknesses, finishes, fabrication, transport and technical feasibility before ordering.
For discerning private clients
Comparison with related stones, colour and finish selection, maintenance guidance and support through to quotation. For high-end projects, Marbre Import can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
How should the actual stone lot be approved?
Approval should consider the available lot, colour, veining, format, finish, thickness and intended application. Marbre Import can support selection with slab photographs, samples and technical data.
Can this stone be used in kitchens and bathrooms?
Suitability depends on the stone, finish, treatment, expected maintenance and exposure to staining or acidic products. Technical guidance is recommended before ordering.
Why is pricing provided on request?
Pricing varies with the lot, origin, availability, thickness, finish, quantities, fabrication and transport. A tailored quotation reflects the actual project rather than a theoretical list price.
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