Black Slate is a natural slate quarried in India, renowned for its deep, uniform black colour and smooth, fine‑grained texture. The stone presents a sleek, matte surface with subtle linear veining that adds depth without compromising its solid appearance. It is widely used for interior flooring, wall cladding, bathroom vanity tops and outdoor paving where a sophisticated dark tone is desired. Suitable finishes include honed, polished or brushed, depending on the design intent. Marmi di Carrara supplies Black Slate in blocks and slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, offers cut‑to‑size services and provides photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained black slate with uniform colour.
Black Slate is a Slate quarried in India, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICINSL00067. 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.
