Markina Olaspe Nero Marquina Select Marble Blocks

Markina Olaspe-Nero Marquina Marble Blocks

Nero Marquina Marble is a type of natural stone that is quarried in the La Cabaña region of Spain. It is a high-quality marble that is characterized by its deep black color with white or gray veining. The marble has a fine-grained structure and a polished finish that gives it a luxurious appearance. Nero Marquina Marble is often used for countertops, flooring, wall cladding, and other interior design applications. It is a popular choice for both residential and commercial projects due to its durability and timeless beauty. The unique color and texture of Nero Marquina Marble can add elegance and sophistication to any space, making it a highly sought-after material in the world of interior design.

It is an open-pit quarry of marble limestone, located in the municipal term of Markina – Xemein.

The quarry has two distinct working fronts where different products are obtained:

• Black ornamental marble: We produce different qualities of black ornamental marble.
• Sea block: Blocks ranging between 15 and 45 metric tons, to be used in sea works.
• By-product for civil works: For a full use of the product, the residue is transformed for its use in public works.

Markina Olaspe
TEST REPORT TEST METHOD RESULTS
Aparent Density UNE-EN 1936:2007 2680 Kg/m3
Open porosity UNE-EN 1936:20 0.2%
Abrasion resistance. Wide wheel abrasion test (Capon) UNE-EN 14157:2005 21.5 mm
Water absorption at atmospheric pressure UNE-EN 13755:2008 0.1%
Flexural strenght under concentrated load UNE-EN 12372:20 14.4 Mpa
Frost resistance UNE-EN 12371:2002 Resistant
Breaking load at dowel hole UNE-EN 13364:2002 2200 N
Resistance to ageing by thermal shock UNE-EN 14066:2003 ----
Slip resistance in dry conditions (SRV 'dry') UNE-EN 14231:2004 70
Slip resistance in wet conditions (SRV 'wet') UNE-EN 14231:2004 45