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Marquina Fossil Marble

Marble

Marquina Fossil

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Full Service — Installation

Our marble range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Marquina Fossil up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

Black Basque marble embedded with ancient white fossils — Cretaceous-era marine creatures preserved in dramatic contrast against an intense black base.

Marquina Fossil marble adds a dimension of prehistoric wonder to the famous Basque Country black marble. While standard Marquina marble features white calcite veining, this fossil variety preserves visible white marine organisms — ammonites, bivalves, and shell fragments from the Cretaceous seas that once covered the Basque region — embedded in dramatic high-contrast white against the intense black base. The combination of jet-black marble and white fossilised creatures creates surfaces of extraordinary visual impact. Each fossil stands out sharply against the dark background, creating natural patterns that are simultaneously sophisticated and scientifically fascinating. For homeowners who appreciate both design impact and natural history, Marquina Fossil delivers on both counts. In2stone offers Marquina Fossil for clients who want black marble with added geological personality. The fossil content transforms standard Marquina from a sophisticated black surface into a conversation-starting, wonder-inspiring installation. Our craftsmen position fossil-rich areas for maximum visual impact.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Marquina Fossil Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Marquina Fossil

What types of fossils are visible in Marquina Fossil marble?
Ammonites (spiral-shelled cephalopods), bivalves (ancient clams), gastropods (snails), and other marine organisms from the Cretaceous period. They appear as white patterns against the black background.
How does Marquina Fossil differ from standard Negro Marquina?
Standard Negro Marquina has white calcite veining. Marquina Fossil specifically preserves visible fossilised marine organisms — the white patterns are ancient creatures rather than mineral veins. The black base is the same intense Marquina black.
Are the fossils visible after polishing?
Yes — polishing reveals the fossils beautifully. The cross-sections of ancient shells and organisms appear as distinctive white patterns against the polished black surface. Light enhances the contrast and fossil detail.
Where is Marquina Fossil quarried?
From Markina-Xemein in the Basque Country, Spain — the same quarries that produce Negro Marquina. The fossil-bearing seams represent specific geological zones within the broader Marquina formation.
What price band is Marquina Fossil marble?
Price band 4 — premium marble reflecting the unique fossil content and the prestige of the Marquina name. Fossil-bearing black marble is distinctive and relatively uncommon. Contact In2stone for pricing.
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Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

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