Dark Emperador Marble slabs, tiles and made-to-measure pieces.
Marbre Import selects individual slabs, advises on vein layout and supports international marble projects. Origin: Novelda, Spain.
Tiles from €47.90 excl. VAT/sqm
About Dark Emperador Marble
Origin and appearance
Dark Emperador is a compact decorative limestone commercially sold as marble, quarried in the Novelda region of Alicante, Spain and formed during the Miocene.
Its deep brown ground contains distinctive pale calcite crystals and veins. The background includes several shades of brown, creating a rich, cellular pattern.
Premium selections offer a controlled vein network that brightens the surface and accentuates the darker brown areas.
The balanced distribution of pale calcite veins gives the stone a harmonious appearance valued by designers internationally.
Applications and specification
Dark Emperador is widely used for interior floors, walls, stairs, benches, tables, fireplaces and bespoke decorative pieces.
Its varied brown tones coordinate easily with timber, metal, cream stones and warm interior palettes.
The recognisable brown-and-calcite pattern gives each approved lot an individual architectural character.
Dark Emperador Marble technical data
| Stone family | Natural decorative limestone (commercial marble) |
| Origin / quarry area | Novelda, Spain |
| Appearance | Deep brown with pale calcite veins |
| Predominant colour | Dark brown |
| 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
- Layout and finish to be approved for the intended use
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
Specifying Dark Emperador Marble for a high-end project
Dark Emperador Marble is a rich brown stone for floors, bathrooms, walls, fireplaces, hotel lobbies, restaurants, boutiques and bespoke high-end 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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