Negro Marquina is a natural limestone quarried in Spain, renowned for its striking white background interlaced with subtle dark veining that gives the material a sophisticated contrast. The stone displays a fine to medium grain and a uniform texture, making it suitable for both polished and honed finishes, as well as brushed treatments for a more tactile surface. Architects and designers use Negro Marquina for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and outdoor applications where durability and elegance are required. Marmi di Carrara supplies Negro Marquina in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, cut‑to‑size, with high‑resolution photos of actual slabs available before purchase.
Petrographic description
The stone consists of carbonate material with white calcite spar veins and fossil remnants, representing a recrystallized limestone reef.
Negro Marquina is a Limestone quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESLS00060. Its dominant tone is white, with a fossiliferous / veined / crystalline texture.
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 Negro Marquina 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 Negro Marquina per m²?
Indicative price from €165/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 Negro Marquina 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.
