Nero Marquina marble

Nero Marquina

Nero Marquina marble (mármol negro Marquina[1]) is a high quality, black bituminous limestone extracted from the region of Markina, Basque Country in the North of Spain.[2] This variety of marble gets its black color from naturally-occurring bitumen.[3]

It is one of the most important marbles from Spain. It has a fine and compact grain with a black background and white veins, which can be abundant. It has gained recognition worldwide due to its beautiful black color. Similar black marbles are now also produced in China and Iran.

  1. ^ "Mármol Negro Marquina - Marmola.es".
  2. ^ "The Possibilities of Black Marble Tile". Riad Tile. Riad Tile. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "Nero Marquina Marble Tile". Riad Tile. Riad Tile. Retrieved November 19, 2021.