Cantera Negra
Breccia · Mexico · photos on request
In brief. Cantera Negra is a multicolour breccia from Mexico. 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. Typical uses: feature walls, flooring inlays, tabletops, decorative interiors.
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About Cantera Negra
Cantera Negra is a versatile breccia quarried in Mexico, renowned for its striking multicolour palette that ranges from deep blacks to subtle greys and earthy tones. The stone features a coarse, angular grain with occasional veining that adds depth and visual interest, making it ideal for both contemporary and traditional design projects. Its robust composition lends itself to high-traffic floors, wall cladding, and striking countertops, while its natural texture responds beautifully to polished, honed, or brushed finishes. Marmi di Carrara supplies Cantera Negra in ready‑to‑install slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, custom‑cut blocks, and provides detailed photographs of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring architects and designers receive accurate representations of the stone’s appearance and quality.
Typically a breccia with a multicolour appearance.
Where to use Cantera Negra
| Interior floors | Good |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Good |
| Exterior paving and façades | With care |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the breccia family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Cantera Negra are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| 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.
Finishes for Cantera Negra
Polished
Mirror-like gloss that brings out colour and veining at full depth. The classic choice for walls, tops and interior floors; slippery when wet.
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent made for natural stone; rinse and dry.
- Avoid acids and descalers (vinegar, lemon, anti-limescale sprays): they etch calcite and dull a polished surface.
- Seal with an impregnating protector after laying and repeat when water no longer beads, typically every 1–3 years on tops.
- Wipe wine, coffee, oil and citrus juice straight away, especially on kitchen and vanity tops.
- A dulled or scratched surface can be re-honed or re-polished on site: the stone is the same through its whole thickness.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Photos of Cantera Negra
Natural stone changes from block to block, so we photograph the lots we have in stock at the moment of your request. Send the form with your sizes and we reply with real photographs of the slabs or blocks available.
Similar stones
Other breccia materials in multicolour tones to compare.
More stones from Mexico
Cafe Goleta · Cantera Gris · Cantera Rosa · Blanco Acapulco · Verde Caribe · Aguacate · Arena · Beige Aguacate · Blanco Marfil · Dorado Tepexi · Negro Monterrey · Penuela · Rosa Coral (mex.) · Santo Tomás Lila Claro · Santo Tomás Lila Oscuro · Tepeaca Gris · Tepeaca Rose · Uxmal Naranja · Uxmal Rojo · Aurora White · Beige Maya · Blanco Aurora (Mexico) · Blanco Nafin · Blanco Queretaro · Blanco Setenta · Café Penuela · Café Tenayo · Onix Pina · Rosa Aurora (mex.) · Cantera Blanca · Cantera Café · Cantera Naranja · Cantera Crema · Cantera Roja · Cantera Verde · Crema Café · Crema Saltillo · Crema Tepexi · Paredon · Tepexi Fiorito
Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Cantera Negra come from?
Cantera Negra comes from Mexico.
How much does a slab of Cantera Negra weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Cantera Negra suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of breccia are feature walls, flooring inlays, tabletops, decorative interiors. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Cantera Negra?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Cantera Negra be used outdoors?
For the breccia family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: with care; for frost exposure: with care. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Cantera Negra?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Do slabs of Cantera Negra all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How do I get a price for Cantera Negra?
Prices depend on the selection, thickness, finish and quantity. Send the form with your sizes: we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.