Gabbro Nero: complete guide

History and origin

Gabbro forms from the slow cooling at depth of silica-poor magmas, resulting in crystalline grain and dark color. Many black granites on the market are actually gabbros or similar rocks, extracted in various countries worldwide. The lot origin is not indicated in the catalog; Marmi di Carrara supplies it upon request.

Look and veining

The background is black or very dark gray, with fine or medium grain and small barely visible crystals. It's among the most uniform materials, with reduced variability between slabs. When polished it becomes intense, mirror-like black; when honed or brushed it takes on a matte anthracite gray.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

Suitable for kitchen worktops, bathroom surfaces, flooring, stairs, facades, funerary art, and furniture. The only consideration concerns polished finishes, on which fingerprints and limestone deposits are more visible.

Care and maintenance

Clean with neutral detergent and dry with microfiber to avoid streaks. Avoid waxes and oily products that leave streaks on the black.

Pairings

• white marble for sharp contrasts
• natural oak wood
• satin brass and gold

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