Black - Marble
Quarry Location: Aulestia o Murélaga (Aulesti), provincia de Vizcaya, País Vasco
Water Absorption: 0.15 - 0.2%
Density: 2680 kg/m³
Flexural Strength: 13.45 - 14.4 MPa
Compressive Strength: 58.35 - 61.70 MPa
Recommended Usage: Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, window sills, wall and pool copings, pool pavers
Finishing Surface: Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Additional Names: Black Florido Marquina Marble, Florido Marble, Marmol Negro Marquina Fleuri, Nero Marquina Conchigliato Marble, Nero Marquina Fiorito Marble, Preto Florido Marmol, Nero Marquina Marble, Marquina Marble, Marquina Black Marble, Negro Markina Marble, Black Marquina Marble, Fiorito Marquina Marble, Florido Marquina Black Marble,Florido Marquina Marble
Florido Marquina Marble is a striking and dramatic natural stone renowned for its captivating visual appeal. The base color of this marble strongly resembles a dark black night sky, evoking a sense of depth and mystery. It's as if the stone itself holds the essence of a starry, moonlit evening. The intense black base provides a solid and sophisticated foundation for the overall design.
What truly distinguishes Florido Marquina Marble is its vivid and bright white veins that traverse the dark background in a meandering and artistic pattern. These veins, like fleeting flashes of light in the night, create a stunning contrast against the dark backdrop. The alternation of white veins against the black base forms a breathtaking and mesmerizing display of nature's artistry.
This calcitic marble is quarried in Aulestia o Murélaga (Aulesti) in the province of Vizcaya, in the autonomous community of País Vasco, Spain. The region is renowned for its rich marble deposits and a long history of marble quarrying. Florido Marquina Marble, with its dark and bright interplay, is a prized choice for high-end interior applications, such as countertops, wall cladding, and flooring. Its exceptional beauty and unique patterns make it a truly exceptional addition to any design project, adding a touch of elegance and intrigue.
DESCRIPCIóN PETROGRáFICA (UNE EN 12407:2007) Tono negro con abundantes vetas blancas y fósiles de color gris-blanco. Grano fino, muy compacto. Se clasifica como biomicrita.
PETROGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION (UNE EN 12407:2007) Dark tone with irregular white veins compact. Fine grain. Biomicrite.
ENSAYOS TéCNICOS TECHNICAL ESSAYS RESULTADOS RESULTS
Densidad aparente (UNE-EN 1936:2007) 2680 kg/m3 Apparent density
Porosidad abierta (UNE-EN 1936:2007) 0,2% Open porosity
Resistencia a la flexión (UNE-EN 12372:2007) 14,4 MPa Flexural strength
Resistencia a la compresión (UNE-EN 1926:2007) MPa Compressive strength
Absorción de agua a presión atmosférica (UNE-EN 13755:2008) 0,1 % Water absorption at atmospheric pressure
Resistencia a la abrasión (UNE-EN 1341:2002) 21,5 mm Abrasion resistance
Resistencia al deslizamiento (UNE-EN 14231:2004) 45 USRV Slip resistance
Resistencia a la flexión tras heladicidad (12 ciclos) (UNE-EN 12371:2002) 11,9 MPa Flexural strength after frost resistance (12 cycles)
Resistencia a la flexión tras heladicidad (56 ciclos) (UNE-EN 12371:2002) 11,9 MPa Flexural strength after frost resistance (56 cycles)
Resistencia al envejecimiento por choque térmico (UNE-EN 14066:2003) 0,57% (Peso WEIGHT) Thermal shock resistance (20 cycles)
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Carga de rotura para anclajes (UNE-EN 13364:2002) 2200 N Breaking load at a dowel hole
Coeficiente lineal de dilatación térmica (UNE-EN 14581:2006) -. C-1 Coefficient of linear thermal expansion
Capilaridad (UNE-EN 1925:1999) (PND*) g/m2·s0,5 Water absorption
* PND: no se hace capilaridad si la porosidad < 1%