Argolida Black is a deep black limestone quarried in Greece, prized for its uniform dark tone and subtle, fine grain. The stone presents a sleek, matte surface that can also be polished to a gentle sheen, highlighting its natural homogeneity without pronounced veining. Its solid appearance makes it ideal for contemporary interiors, including flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and minimalist furniture. Argolida Black is supplied by Marmi di Carrara in robust blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, with cut‑to‑size options and high‑resolution photos of actual slabs available before purchase, ensuring architects and designers can specify with confidence.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained black limestone.
Argolida Black is a Limestone quarried in Greece, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGRLS00110. Its dominant tone is black.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Argolida Black suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Argolida Black per m²?
Indicative price from €85/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Argolida Black shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
