Chaimplain Black is a striking natural marble originating from the United States. This stone presents a deep charcoal black background, uniquely characterized by visible fossilized shellfish forms that add organic texture and historical depth to its surface. The grain is generally fine, allowing the pale fossils to stand out against the dark matrix. It is an excellent choice for high-impact interior applications, including feature walls, countertops, and flooring, where its distinctive pattern can serve as a focal point. Suitable finishes include polished for maximum contrast or honed for a softer, matte appearance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Chaimplain Black in blocks, standard 2/3 cm slabs, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the specific fossil distribution and tone that best suits your design project.
Petrographic description
Charcoal black marble featuring distinct fossilized shellfish forms.
Chaimplain Black is a Marble quarried in United States, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICUSMA00209. Its dominant tone is black, with a fossiliferous texture.
Like every marble, 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: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
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 Chaimplain Black suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Chaimplain Black per m²?
Indicative price from €145/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 Chaimplain 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.
