Namaqua marble – polished sample photo 1

Namaqua marble polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – violet, charcoal (1) — Namaqua marble – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Namaqua, a marble from South Africa. The dominant tones measured on the image are violet (27%), charcoal (24%), light grey (22%). Namaqua belongs to the marble family; typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.

Dominant tones

violet 27%charcoal 24%light grey 22%white 14%

Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.

About Namaqua

Namaqua is a grey marble from South Africa. Petrographically it is classified as marble. Texture: veined. It is also traded as Jumaqua. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. Typical uses: flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.

Technical sheet

Indicative price	from € 75/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded
Material	Namaqua
Stone family	Marble
Origin	South Africa
Base colour	Grey
Formats available	Blocks, slabs 2 cm and 3 cm, tiles, cut-to-size
Typical finishes	Polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered
Typical uses	Flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture
Bulk density (EN 1936)	2,650–2,750 kg/m³
Water absorption (EN 13755)	0.1–0.6 %
Compressive strength (EN 1926)	70–140 MPa
Flexural strength (EN 12372)	7–20 MPa
Mohs hardness	3–4
Weight of a 2 cm slab	about 54 kg/m²
Photo shows	Polished sample
Image size	1200 × 900 px

Density, absorption and strength are indicative ranges for the stone family, not test results of this block. Certified values for a specific lot are provided with the offer.

Catalogue data

Also known as	Jumaqua
Trade classification	Marble
Petrographic classification	Marble
Texture and grain	veined

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Where to use Namaqua

Interior floors	Excellent
Wall cladding	Excellent
Kitchen worktops	With care
Bathrooms and wet areas	Excellent
Exterior paving and façades	Good
Frost exposure	With care
Back-lighting	Limited

General guidance for the marble family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Namaqua are confirmed on your project.

Weights

Thickness (mm)	about 27 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 54 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 81 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 108 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 135 kg/m²
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm	about 292 kg
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm	about 437 kg
20-foot container (about 27 t)	about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs

Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.

Questions and answers

What is Namaqua used for?

Namaqua is a marble from South Africa. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.

Which finishes are available for Namaqua?

The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.

How much does Namaqua weigh?

About 54 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 81 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.

How do I look after Namaqua?

Water and a neutral stone detergent, no acids or descalers, and an impregnating sealer.

Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?

Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.