-Marquina Tierra-
Description & Features
The name Marquina Tierra points to the classic black Nero Marquina marble, and its look confirms it: a deep, even black background with white veins that look painted with a fine brush. A few wider, crisp white lines cross the slab in long diagonal curves, while around them spreads a sparse web of very thin, faint greyish-white veins that add depth. It belongs to the Prestige series, developed by the design team and R&D centre of Belenco, the Turkish engineered-quartz company of the LOTTE group (Lotte Chemical) that manufactures in the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone with Bretonstone technology. Belenco's technical data give water absorption of 0.04%, density of 2.3–2.4 g/cm³, flexural strength above 40 MPa (class F4) and abrasion resistance class A4. Jumbo (165 × 330 cm) and Extra (152 × 310 cm) slabs, in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses, allow large black surfaces with few joints; the finish is polished, while the Prestige series is also offered in matt Seta, with availability on request. It suits kitchen countertops and islands, bathrooms, high-contrast wall cladding and furniture. It is cleaned with a damp cotton cloth and a little neutral soap; it needs no sealing, but hot cookware should always sit on a trivet.
Why choose Marquina Tierra
- Black background with white veins, Nero Marquina style
- Dramatic contrast for kitchens and bathrooms with character
- Prestige series, developed by Belenco's R&D centre
- Jumbo slabs for large black surfaces with few joints
- Abrasion class A4 and water absorption 0.04%
Technical Specifications
| Material | Engineered quartz composite – quartz grains bound with resin, Bretonstone technology |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Production site | Manisa Organised Industrial Zone (Belenco – Lotte Chemical plant) |
| Color & Pattern | Deep black background with crisp white veins in long diagonal lines and a fine web of faint greyish-white hairline veins |
| Hardness (Mohs) | ≈7 (quartz – typical value, not stated by Belenco) |
| Density (g/cm³) | 2.3–2.4 (Belenco data, EN 14617-1 / ASTM C97) |
| Water Absorption (%) | 0.04 (ASTM C97) · class W4, ≤ 0.05 per EN 14617-1 |
| Compressive Strength (MPa) | ≈230 (dry specimen, ASTM C170 – Belenco data) |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | ≥ 40 (class F4, EN 14617-2) · ≈47 per ASTM C880 |
| Frost Resistance | Freeze–thaw resistant (EN 14617-5, KMf25 = 0.98); Belenco publishes guidelines for mechanically fixed facade cladding, but for sun-exposed exterior use ask for confirmation for the specific colour (UV) |
| Acid Sensitivity | High chemical resistance (class C4, EN 14617-10); avoid strong acids (hydrochloric, nitric), alkalis above pH 8.5 and solvents |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Marquina Tierra to stone importers, fabricators, architects and hotel projects outside Greece. From our facility in Thessaloniki we handle the whole order in-house:
- Slab selection and matching – we grade and match the slabs for colour and veining, so a large order stays uniform across the whole project.
- Cut-to-size and finishing – pieces cut, edged and finished to your drawings, numbered per room or elevation and ready to install.
- Mixed shipments – Greek marbles, granites, porous limestone (porolithos) and quartz surfaces can be combined in one order.
- Export packing – crated and labelled for sea or road freight, ex-works Thessaloniki; delivered terms quoted on request.
Send us your drawings or quantities and we will come back with a quotation and availability.
