Swatch from the Akrruthi 2026 catalogue. Move over the image to see the veining up close. Every slab varies; you choose your own slabs at the store or on a video call.
Illustration: this swatch mirrored, to show how two consecutive slabs open like a book. Whether a lot allows book-matching is confirmed at the viewing.
Nero Marquina Marble
Marble
- Origin
- Spain (Basque Country)
- Thickness
- 18 mm
- Upkeep
- High
Nero Marquina is a black marble from Basque Country, Spain. Appearance: deep black ground with sharp white veins. Common uses: feature walls, flooring borders and inlays, lobby floors. It is not suited to kitchen counters or outdoor use.
Nero Marquina at a glance
| Type | Marble |
|---|---|
| Origin | Spain (Basque Country) |
| Colour | Black (black stones) |
| Look | Deep black ground with sharp white veins |
| Thickness | 18 mm |
| Finishes this stone can take | Polished, Honed |
| Maintenance | Maintenance is high. Dark polish shows scratches and etching. Seal and use door mats. |
Finishes listed are those this stone can take, not stock. Check availability for the finish you want.
Best for
- Feature walls
- Flooring borders and inlays
- Lobby floors
- Table and vanity tops
Avoid in
- Kitchen counters
- Outdoor use (dark and coloured marbles can fade or dull in sun and rain)
Will Nero Marquina work in my room?
Choose a room for a straight answer.
It can work, with care.
Nero Marquina can be used for flooring in some situations. Tell us how the space will be used and we will tell you honestly whether it suits.
All stones for flooring
We would not use Nero Marquina for kitchen countertops.
It is not suited to this use. If you love the look, these stones suit kitchen countertops:
All stones for kitchen countertopsYes, Nero Marquina suits bathrooms.
It is one of the uses this stone is suited to. See it on a full slab before you decide how the veining should fall.
All stones for bathroomsIt can work, with care.
Nero Marquina can be used for staircases in some situations. Tell us how the space will be used and we will tell you honestly whether it suits.
All stones for staircasesYes, Nero Marquina suits wall cladding.
It is one of the uses this stone is suited to. See it on a full slab before you decide how the veining should fall.
All stones for wall claddingWe would not use Nero Marquina for outdoor and paving.
It is not suited to this use. If you love the look, these stones suit outdoor and paving:
All stones for outdoor and pavingWe would not use Nero Marquina for backlit features.
It is not suited to this use. If you love the look, these stones suit backlit features:
All stones for backlit features
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Where to see Nero Marquina
Akrruthi Marble
Imported Marble
Sy No 32/4A, Mantappa Village, Bannerghatta Road, Jigani, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560083Opening hours: please call before you visit.
Questions about Nero Marquina
Where is Nero Marquina from?
Nero Marquina comes from Spain (Basque Country). Akrruthi sells every stone under its true origin.
Is Nero Marquina good for kitchen countertops?
No. Nero Marquina is not suited to a kitchen counter. For a counter, choose granite and keep Nero Marquina for feature walls and flooring borders and inlays.
Which finish is best for Nero Marquina?
Nero Marquina can take these finishes: polished and honed. It is most often sold polished. Polished shows colour and pattern most strongly; honed and textured finishes are matt and give more grip. Ask which finish is available in the lot you choose.
How do I clean and maintain Nero Marquina?
Maintenance is high. Dark polish shows scratches and etching. Seal and use door mats. Avoid acidic and bleach-based cleaners on natural stone.