Black Slate is a premium metamorphic stone sourced from Brazil, celebrated for its deep, consistent black colour and fine-grained texture. As a natural slate, it offers excellent durability and a smooth surface that lends itself to both contemporary and traditional designs. Originally from Brazilian quarries, this stone features a uniform appearance with minimal veining, making it ideal for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and outdoor applications. Suitable finishes include honed, flamed, or tumbled surfaces, depending on the desired aesthetic and slip resistance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Black Slate in blocks, slabs (2–3 cm), and custom cut-to-size pieces, with photos of actual slabs available before purchase. Visit graniteonyxmarble.com for more information on this elegant Brazilian stone.
Petrographic description
A fine-grained metamorphic slate, typically dark to black, with a homogeneous structure and planar cleavage that allows it to be split into thin, even sheets.
Black Slate is a Slate quarried in Brazil, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICBRSL00046. Its dominant tone is black.
Like every slate, 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: natural cleft, honed, brushed, calibrated. Typical applications: roofing, floors, wall cladding, pool surrounds, kitchen tops.
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 Black Slate suitable for outdoor use?
Slate: well suited to roofing, cladding and paving. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Black Slate per m²?
Indicative price from €120/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 Black Slate 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.
