Nero Marquina Black Marble
Nero Marquina, also sold as Negro Marquina, is the black marble most designers mean when they say “black with white veins”. The base is a deep, even black and the white calcite veins run in sharp, irregular lines, so no two slabs read the same.
Final price and confirmation are provided offline. Colour, veining, and pricing may vary and are subject to slab selection and availability.
Additional information
| Also known as | Negro Marquina, Black Marquina |
|---|---|
| Stone Type | Black calcareous stone |
| Origin | Spain, Markina-Xemein, Basque Country, only if our current lot is Spanish |
| Finish | Honed, Polished |
| Thickness | 18MM |
| Color | Black |
| Applications | Feature walls, bookmatched panels, flooring, vanity tops, islands, table tops |
| Availability | In stock |
₹300.00
/ sq ft
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Nero Marquina Black Marble
If you’ve been searching for the name of that black marble with sharp white veins, this is it. Nero Marquina takes its name from Markina, a small area in Spain’s Basque Country where it is quarried. In India you’ll also hear Negro Marquina, Black Marquina, or Markino. Same stone, different names.
Many showrooms in India sell it as “black Italian marble”. It isn’t Italian. It usually sits next to Italian stones like Statuario and Carrara, which is where the mix-up comes from.
Strictly speaking, it is a black limestone rather than a true marble. The trade calls it marble because it cuts, polishes and installs like one. The black comes from carbon locked in the rock. The white lines are calcite that filled hairline cracks over millions of years.
Two things follow from that. The white veins are the softer, weaker part of the slab, which is why most Nero Marquina slabs carry mesh and resin on the back. And the whole stone reacts to acid. Both shape where we recommend it below.
Black marble price: Nero Marquina per sq ft
The slab decides the price more than the name. Two Nero Marquina slabs in the same yard can differ in rate because one has a cleaner black and finer veins.
| Grade | What you’ll see | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | Even, deep black. Fine white veins. Very few fossils or white spots | ₹300 |
| Standard | Bolder or denser veining. Slight tone variation across the slab | ₹600 |
| Commercial | Heavy veining, occasional spots or patches, smaller slab sizes | ₹800+ |
What else moves the rate:
- Slab size. Bigger slabs cost more per sq ft, but they mean fewer joints on a floor. A seamless kitchen island or feature wall needs them.
- Bookmatching. Mirrored walls need consecutive slabs cut from the same block, so they are bought as a set.
- Finish and thickness. whether honed/leather or a different thickness changes our rate.
- Quantity. Larger orders are quoted per project.
Black marble flooring price. The rates above are for the stone. [ whether laying and on-site polishing are quoted separately]
Black marble kitchen slab price. An island or counter is quoted per slab, since it usually needs one large, clean slab rather than square footage from several.
How much to order: measure the area and add 15-20% for cutting wastage. check our wastage calculator. Bookmatched walls need more, because veins have to line up across joints. Share your floor plan on WhatsApp and we’ll work out the slab count. Our imported marble price guide explains why the same stone name can carry different rates.
Looking for plain black marble with no veins?
Nero Marquina always has some white veining. That’s its character. If you want the calmest look, ask for our premium lots, which have the fewest and finest veins. If you need a jet black, fully plain surface, tell us the application and we’ll suggest what fits.
Where Nero Marquina works best
Black marble flooring
Large living rooms and main halls, foyers and double-height lobbies suit it best, because big slabs keep joints to a minimum. In a small room an all-black floor can feel heavy. Many of our clients use it as a border, an inlay, or a chequerboard with white marble instead. Polished black also shows dust and footprints more than lighter stone, so for busy floors we usually suggest honed. Compare it with other options in our flooring marble collection.
Feature walls and bookmatched panels
This is where the stone earns its price. Two or four consecutive slabs, opened like the pages of a book, turn the veining into a mirrored pattern behind a TV, a bed or along a staircase. If you’re planning one, ask us to reserve slabs in sequence before the design is final. More ideas in our wall cladding and feature wall range.
Black marble bathrooms and powder rooms
It works well for vanity tops, wall cladding and wash basins. One thing buyers in Delhi NCR and Rajasthan should know: hard water leaves white mineral spots, and no stone shows them like black. A squeegee after every shower and a dry wipe on the vanity solve most of it. Use honed on the floor for grip and polished on the walls. See other bathroom and vanity marbles.
Black marble for kitchen countertops
We’ll be straight with you. Nero Marquina is not the easiest stone for the main cooking counter in an Indian kitchen. Lemon, tamarind, tomato and vinegar all etch it and leave dull marks. On an island, a breakfast counter or a bar, where less cooking happens, it looks superb. For the counter where you cook every day, pick an acid-resistant surface such as quartz and keep Nero Marquina for the island. Browse our kitchen and countertop marbles.
Black marble dining tables and table tops
It makes a striking table top. Use coasters, and wipe wine, juice and lemon quickly. A honed finish hides small etch marks far better than polished.
How to choose your slabs
- See it in warm light. Showroom lights flatter black stone. Check how it looks under the warm lighting you’ll have at home.
- Pick your vein density. Fewer veins give a calm look. Dense veins give drama. Both are Nero Marquina.
- Decide on fossils and white spots. Some buyers like the natural character, others want a clean black. Tell us which before we shortlist.
- See bookmatch slabs side by side. Photos of single slabs won’t show how the pattern meets.
- Ask to see the back. Mesh and resin backing is normal. A clean, even backing is what you want.
We send photos and videos of the exact slabs in stock, so you choose your slab before dispatch. Slabs go through our MAS process before they leave Kishangarh.
Polished vs honed Nero Marquina
| Polished | Honed | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Mirror gloss, maximum black-and-white contrast | Soft matte, the black reads slightly charcoal |
| Glare | High | Low |
| Etch marks and fine scratches | Easy to spot | Much harder to spot |
| Dust and water spots | Very visible | Less visible |
| Best for | Feature walls, vanity tops, statement surfaces | Floors, bathrooms, table tops, islands |
If honed looks too grey for you, a color-enhancing sealer brings back some of the depth without the shine.
What colours go with black marble
- White marble. The classic pairing. Panda White is Nero Marquina in reverse, white with black veins, and the two make a striking two-tone wall. For a chequerboard floor, a clean white like Thassos or Statuario gives the sharpest contrast.
- Brass and gold. Taps, handles and trims add warmth against the black.
- Warm wood. Walnut and teak keep a black room from feeling cold.
- Walls. Warm white, greige, muted olive or sage. Stark cool grey everywhere tends to make the space feel flat.
- Lighting. Black absorbs light, so plan a little more lighting than usual, and warm-toned.
If full black feels too strong for your space, a deep brown such as Dark Emperador gives a similar moody look with more warmth.
Nero Marquina vs black granite
| Nero Marquina | Black granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Deep black with white veins | Plain black or speckled, little veining |
| Lemon, vinegar, tamarind | Etches | Resists |
| Scratch resistance | Moderate | High |
| Upkeep | Sealing, neutral cleaners | Low |
| Best for | Feature walls, floors, islands, vanities | Main kitchen counters, heavy-use areas |
Care and cleaning
Daily cleaning. A soft cloth, warm water and a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Dry it after.
What to avoid. Vinegar, lemon and acid-based cleaners. Tell your housekeeping staff: no tile “acid” or toilet cleaners on this floor. Avoid abrasive powders and scrubbers too.
Sealing. Seal after installation and reseal as your installer advises. A sealer slows staining. It does not stop acid etching.
White stains on black marble. There are two kinds. If the mark wipes off and comes back as water dries, it is hard-water or soap residue: clean with a neutral cleaner and dry the surface. If it is a dull patch that won’t wipe off, it is an etch mark from acid.
How to polish black marble. Light etch marks can be buffed out with a marble polishing powder and a damp cloth. Deep etching, scratches and worn walking paths need a professional to regrind and polish the surface. Skip wax and oil, they leave streaks on black stone.
Why buy Nero Marquina from Bhutra Marble
We have been supplying stone from Kishangarh since 1978 and keep over 600 marble and stone varieties, so you can compare Nero Marquina with other options in one visit to our Kishangarh showroom. You see the actual slab before you pay, and we deliver crated and insured anywhere in India, including Delhi NCR and Bengaluru. See our finished projects and what clients say.
WhatsApp us on +91 90011 56068 with your room size and we’ll send today’s slabs and a price. Or visit us at KH No. 228/194, Makrana Road, Khatoli, Kishangarh, Rajasthan 305801.
Nero Marquina Black Marble FAQs
What is the price of Nero Marquina marble in India?
Nero Marquina at Bhutra Marble starts from ₹300 per sq ft. The final rate depends on grade, slab size, finish and quantity. Send us your area on WhatsApp for a quote on slabs in stock today.
Is Nero Marquina the same as Negro Marquina marble?
Yes. Nero is Italian for black and Negro is Spanish. Both names, along with Black Marquina, refer to the same black stone with white veins from Markina, Spain.
Is Nero Marquina Italian marble?
No. It is often sold in India as black Italian marble because it is stocked next to Italian stones, but Nero Marquina comes from Spain.
Is there a plain black marble without white veins?
Nero Marquina always has some veining. Our premium lots have the fewest and finest veins. If you need a fully plain jet black surface, share the application with us and we’ll suggest a stone that fits.
Is Nero Marquina real, natural marble?
Geologically it is a black limestone, but the stone trade has always sold it as marble because it is cut, polished and installed the same way. For care, treat it like any marble: neutral cleaners and no acids.
How can I tell genuine Spanish Nero Marquina from look-alikes?
Similar black-and-white stones from other countries are often sold under the Marquina name. Ask your supplier for photos of the actual slabs and origin documents for the lot. We share both before you pay.
Can I use Nero Marquina for a kitchen countertop?
Yes, but expect some upkeep. Acidic foods like lemon, tamarind and tomato can leave dull etch marks. It suits an island or breakfast counter better than the main cooking counter, and a honed finish hides marks better.
Is black marble good for flooring?
Yes, especially in large living rooms, foyers and lobbies. Polished black shows dust and footprints quickly, so honed is easier to maintain in busy areas.
How do I remove white stains from black marble?
If the mark wipes off with a damp cloth, it is hard-water or soap residue. Clean with a pH-neutral cleaner and dry the surface. If it is a dull patch that won’t wipe off, it is an acid etch and needs polishing.
How do I make black marble shine again?
Buff light dull spots with a marble polishing powder and a damp cloth. For deep etching, scratches or worn walking paths, call a professional to regrind and polish the surface. Avoid wax and oil, which leave streaks.
What colour goes with black marble?
White marble such as Panda White, Thassos or Statuario, brass or gold fittings, warm wood like walnut, and walls in warm white, greige or muted green. Plan warm lighting, since black absorbs light.
Can Nero Marquina be used outdoors?
We don’t recommend polished Nero Marquina outdoors. Sun, rain and pollution dull the polish and the stone is acid-sensitive. For outdoor areas, ask us for a more suitable stone.
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