Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Sahara Noir Marble, Nero Tunisi Marble, Black Aziza Marble | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Tunisia | |
| Absorption | 0.3-0.6% | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Nero Dorato Marble presents a deep black background crossed by a network of sharply defined veining. Thin white lines trace across the surface in multiple directions, while stronger amber and rust-toned veins cut diagonally through the stone, creating bold contrast against the dark field. Nero Dorato Marble carries a dramatic graphic quality, where the intersecting veins introduce movement and layered visual depth across the slab.
Within architectural projects, Nero Dorato Marble is often introduced where a strong dark material anchors the overall interior palette. Vertical cladding in reception halls, gallery walls, and hospitality interiors frequently incorporates Nero Dorato Marble to establish visual contrast against lighter surrounding materials. The expressive veining of Nero Dorato Marble allows designers to compose striking interior surfaces that read clearly across expansive wall installations.
For architectural panel applications, StonePly fabricates Nero Dorato Marble as a composite panel consisting of a thin marble facing bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing. The fabrication process minimizes the overall panel weight while maintaining the full visual surface of Nero Dorato Marble. These panels are well suited for integration into modern cladding systems where natural stone is specified but lighter panel construction supports the broader architectural assembly.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Nero Dorato Marble, please contact StonePly for more information.
You are probably more familiar with marble than you realize. From Michelangelo's mighty carrara marble David, to the intricately carved cenotaphs of the Taj Mahal, to the royal Marble Arch of Buckingham Palace, marble has been the stuff of civilized architecture and art for centuries. Being a form of limestone, it is softer than granite, making it more susceptible to deterioration and wear but a simple, regular maintenance routine will keep marble looking beautiful.
Marble has a soft, sophisticated aura. Small interior spaces will especially benefit from marble's less "busy" feel when compared to granite thanks to its large, flowing veins.
Certain marbles can be “book matched,” meaning the edges of two panels are paired to create a mirror image. Book matching's effect is best expressed on large panels.