Black - Marble
Quarry Location: Tazzarine, Zagora, Ouarzazate Province, Atlas Mountains, Souss-Massa-Draâ of southern-central Morocc
Water Absorption: 0.14 %
Density: 2750 kg/m³
Flexural Strength: 14.72 MPa
Compressive Strength: 71.12 MPa
Recommended Usage: Kitchen and bathroom countertops, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, balustrades, fireplaces surround, columns, wall panels, table tops
Finishing Surface: Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Additional Names: Black Fossil Marble, Marmor Fossile Nero, Morocco Black Marble, Morocco Fossil Stone, Nero Fossil Marble, Nero Fossile Marble, Fossil Black Limestone, in China stone market: 黑化石(Hēi huàshí),Fossil Black Marble
Fossil Black Marble is a captivating natural stone that boasts a dark gray background, creating an air of mystery and elegance. This remarkable marble is distinguished by the presence of large and well-preserved shell fossils, which provide a unique and eye-catching feature to its surface.
Quarried in the Atlas Mountains, specifically in the Souss-Massa-Draâ region of southern-central Morocco, Fossil Black Marble is a product of the ancient geological processes that have shaped the earth's crust over millions of years. The fossils embedded within the stone offer a glimpse into the past, telling a story of the area's prehistoric marine life and creating a sense of timelessness in the present.
The dark gray color of Fossil Black Marble serves as a sophisticated backdrop for the fossil imprints, which are often in contrasting lighter shades, further enhancing the stone's visual appeal. Each slab of Fossil Black Marble is a unique work of art, with the distinct patterns and variations in the fossils making every piece one-of-a-kind.
With its intriguing combination of dark hues and fossilized features, Fossil Black Marble is a popular choice for interior applications, such as countertops, flooring, wall cladding, and decorative accents. It adds a touch of natural grandeur to any space, making it a preferred option for both contemporary and classic design styles. Fossil Black Marble offers a timeless and elegant aesthetic, bringing a piece of ancient history into modern interiors and creating an atmosphere of sophistication and charm.