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Sahara Noir Marble

Marble

Sahara Noir

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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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 Sahara Noir up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

From the Saharan Atlas of Tunisia, Sahara Noir is an architectural marble, its profound pitch-black base spectacularly cut by sharp, linear veining in crisp white and rich, warm bronze-gold.

Sahara Noir is an incredibly dramatic, architectural marble, revealing a profound, pitch-black base that is spectacularly intersected by sharp, linear veining in crisp white and rich, warm bronze-gold. This striking, geometric veining pattern cuts cleanly across the dark background, creating a beautifully sharp, high-contrast linear energy across its polished surface. We see a brilliantly bold, highly graphical character here, making it a truly spectacular statement choice.

Quarried from the Saharan Atlas mountains in Tunisia, Sahara Noir is a metamorphic rock formed deep within the earth. Like all marbles, it began as limestone, undergoing immense heat and pressure over millennia, which recrystallized its calcite minerals into this dense, interlocking mosaic. The profound black base comes from natural graphite impurities present during its formation, while the striking white and bronze-gold veins are created by other accessory minerals, laid down through ancient geological processes.

As a natural marble, Sahara Noir brings a sophisticated touch, ideal for profoundly modern, opulent luxury worktops. We craft each piece with precision, understanding that its unique, high-contrast beauty makes a powerful statement in kitchens, bathrooms, or as a striking feature wall. We recommend regular sealing to protect its inherent porosity and advise careful cleaning to maintain its stunning polished finish. Our passion for stone means we'll guide you through every step, from hand-templating to ensuring seamless joins, bringing this spectacular stone into your home with enduring care and honesty.

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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Sahara Noir Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Sahara Noir

What makes Sahara Noir Marble visually distinctive?
Sahara Noir is uniquely characterised by its incredibly dramatic, architectural aesthetic. It features a profound, pitch-black base spectacularly intersected by sharp, linear veining in crisp white and rich, warm bronze-gold, creating a striking geometric pattern and high-contrast linear energy across its polished surface.
What design styles does Sahara Noir Marble complement best?
Its brilliantly bold, highly graphical character makes Sahara Noir a spectacular statement choice for profoundly modern, minimalist, or opulent luxury designs. It pairs exceptionally well with sleek, dark cabinetry for a dramatic look, or with light, neutral tones to create a stunning focal point.
How durable is Sahara Noir Marble and what care does it require?
Like all marbles, Sahara Noir has a Mohs hardness of 3-5, meaning it can be susceptible to scratches and etching from acids. We recommend regular sealing to protect its porous surface from stains and suggest using cutting boards and coasters. A honed finish can also help to mask daily wear more effectively than polished.
Where is Sahara Noir Marble quarried and how does its geology contribute to its appearance?
Sahara Noir Marble is quarried from the Saharan Atlas mountains in Tunisia. As a metamorphic rock, its profound black base is typically due to rich graphite impurities, while the crisp white and bronze-gold linear veins are formed by other accessory minerals that recrystallised under immense heat and pressure deep within the earth over millions of years.
How does Sahara Noir Marble compare to other dark worktop materials?
Sahara Noir offers a unique blend of natural drama and luxury, setting it apart from engineered alternatives. While requiring more care than quartz or granite, its natural beauty, profound black base, and distinctive linear veining are unmatched, providing an authentic, high-end statement piece that justifies its premium value.
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"Perfect. 1) Ian. What a nice chap. Very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. Got me the marble I wanted. 2) Scott came to template. Clearly attentive to detail, accurate work; it's a perfect fit. 3) Kev and Gav came to fit. Very accommodating. Worked cheerfully around obstacles I had thrown in their path. Efficient, and respected my just cleaned new kitchen. All round blooming marvellous. I got exactly what I wanted. ( these guys listen to their customer) Look no further. Engage In 2 Stone!"
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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.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

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