Petrographic description
Negro Monterrey is a Marble quarried in Mexico, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICMXMA00212. Its dominant tone is black.
Like every marble, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Negro Monterrey: complete guide
Overview
Negro Monterrey is a black marble of Mexican origin. It is chosen for dark, elegant surfaces where a deep background with little pattern is needed.
History and origin
It comes from Mexico, a country with significant production of marbles and limestones. It is an imported material less widespread in Europe than Spanish or Moroccan blacks. It is offered to those looking for an alternative black for cladding and furnishings. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is black or a very dark anthracite grey. Fine veins or small light spots may appear, in varying quantities between slabs. Polishing gives a deep, reflective black, while honing tends towards dark grey.
Uses
Recommended for walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, fireplaces, furnishings and interior floors. Not recommended for kitchen worktops, where acid dulling stands out on the dark background. Avoid it outdoors, where black tends to fade.
Care and maintenance
Clean with a neutral detergent and dry to avoid limescale marks. Protect with a stain-repellent product that does not alter the colour. Marks and scratches can be remedied with professional re-polishing.
- Classification
- calcitic marble
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low: acids leave light marks that are very visible on black
FAQ
Is Negro Monterrey suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Negro Monterrey per m²?
Indicative price from €85/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Negro Monterrey shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
