Black - Marble
Quarry Location: Porto Venere, Provincia di La Spezia, Riviera, Liguria
Water Absorption: 0.09 %
Density: 2710 kg/m3
Flexural Strength: 10.2 MPa
Compressive Strength: 157.0 - 183.0 MPa
Recommended Usage: Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, 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,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Additional Names: Nero Portoro Vena Larga, Nero Portoro Marble, Portoro Extra Scuro Marble, Nero Portoro Vena Fine Marble,Nero Portoro Vena Gold Marble,Nero Portoro Vena Larga Marble
Nero Portoro Vena Larga Marble, also known simply as Nero Portoro Marble, is a luxurious and prestigious natural stone quarried in Italy, particularly in the region of La Spezia in Tuscany. It is renowned for its exquisite appearance, characterized by a deep black background with distinctive and prominent golden veins, also referred to as "Vena Larga," which means "wide veins" in Italian.
The name "Nero Portoro" is derived from its color and the area of origin. "Nero" translates to "black" in Italian, while "Portoro" refers to Portovenere, a picturesque village near the quarry where this marble is extracted. The stone's appearance is reminiscent of the opulence and grandeur associated with classic Italian architecture and design.
The black base color of Nero Portoro Marble provides a bold and sophisticated foundation, and the golden veins running through it create an enchanting contrast that draws the eye and adds a sense of movement and elegance to the stone. These wide and expressive veins are a distinguishing feature that sets Nero Portoro Marble apart from other varieties of black marble.
Nero Portoro Marble is a metamorphic rock, formed over millions of years from limestone subjected to intense heat and pressure. This natural process results in a stone that is not only visually stunning but also exceptionally durable and suitable for various interior and exterior applications.
In interior design, Nero Portoro Vena Larga Marble is often used for high-end flooring, wall cladding, countertops, vanity tops, and decorative elements. It exudes a sense of timeless luxury and refinement, making it a preferred material for prestigious residential and commercial projects.
The rarity and exclusivity of Nero Portoro Marble, combined with its unique and captivating appearance, contribute to its desirability among architects, designers, and homeowners seeking a statement-making stone with a touch of Italian elegance.
When utilized in architectural and design projects, Nero Portoro Vena Larga Marble elevates spaces to a new level of sophistication, creating an aura of opulence and timelessness that will endure for generations to come.
Massa Unit Volume: 2710 Kg / m3
Water Absorption: 0.09%
Breaking Load Compression Simple: 183 MPa
Compression breaking load after freezing: 157 MPa
Tensile indirect through Flex: 10.2 MPa
Coefficient relative Abrasion (referred to Granite St. Fedelino): 0.74
Impact resistance: minimum fall height: 25 cm
Linear thermal expansion coefficient of 5.0 x 10-5 0C-1
Knoop microhardness: 1530 MPa
Index of non-uniformity of hardness: 1.12
Source: Università di Pisa - Politecnico di Torino