Sunny Dark Marble
Sunny Dark Marble – Warm Depth with Natural Character
Sunny Dark Marble is a rich, deep-toned natural stone quarried in Egypt’s Menia region. As the darkest variety in the Sunny Marble family, it features bold beige to honey-brown tones with dynamic veining and movement, making it ideal for projects that require warmth, character, and a touch of rustic elegance.
Its strong visual presence makes Sunny Dark a favorite for accent features, exterior façades, and luxurious interiors.
🌟 Key Features
Color & Appearance:
A bold spectrum of deep beige to golden-brown hues, enriched with pronounced veining and occasional fossil traces. This stone brings warmth, depth, and a strong natural identity to any space.
Common Applications
✅ Interior Flooring
✅ Wall Cladding
✅ Staircases
✅ Kitchen Countertops
✅ Façades & Exterior Walls
✅ Outdoor Landscaping
✅ Columns & Custom Elements
✅ Available Finishes for Sunny Dark Marble
Polished
✨ High-gloss, luxurious appearance
• Accentuates rich color and veining
• Ideal for: hotel lobbies, luxury interiors, countertops
Honed
🪵 Matte, smooth surface
• Elegant and slip-resistant
• Ideal for: bathrooms, staircases, large interiors
Brushed
🌾 Lightly textured surface with a soft aged look
• Adds warmth and rustic charm
• Ideal for: traditional interiors, semi-outdoor areas
Tumbled
🪨 Weathered and antique effect with rounded edges
• Natural aged look
• Ideal for: outdoor patios, walls, garden paths
Sandblasted
⛏️ Coarse surface with a faded matte finish
• Slip-resistant and anti-glare
• Ideal for: outdoor paving, pool surrounds, façades
Bush-Hammered
🔨 Rugged, deeply textured surface
• Excellent slip resistance and toughness
• Ideal for: public walkways, wet zones
Leathered
🖐️ Satin-like textured surface with low reflectivity
• Natural look and fingerprint-resistant
• Ideal for: countertops, wall cladding
Split Face
🧱 Bold, rough, natural 3D texture
• Adds depth and drama to vertical surfaces
• Ideal for: accent walls, exterior façades, fireplaces
✅ Why Choose Sunny Dark?
- Striking deep beige tone with bold visual texture
- Durable and weather-resistant for indoor/outdoor use
- Adds natural warmth and richness to any space
- Suitable for high-end and rustic applications
- Cost-effective Egyptian marble with high export demand
- Available in multiple finishes and custom sizes
🌍 Global Project Applications
🏡 Residential Villas
🏢 Commercial Complexes
🏨 Hotel & Resort Interiors
🕌 Mosques & Religious Buildings
🌴 Landscaping & Outdoor Design
Sunny Dark Marble Technical Specifications
| Property | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Stone Type | Natural Marble (Limestone-based) |
| Origin | Menia Region, Egypt |
| Color | Deep beige to honey-brown |
| Bulk Density | 2.64 – 2.68 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption | ≤ 0.40% |
| Porosity | Moderate |
| Compressive Strength | 950 – 1150 kg/cm² (93 – 113 MPa) |
| Flexural Strength | 130 – 160 kg/cm² (13 – 16 MPa) |
| Abrasion Resistance | Good |
| Mohs Hardness | 3 – 4 |
| Finish Compatibility | Polished, Honed, Brushed, Tumbled, Sandblasted, Bush-Hammered, Leathered, Split Face |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent for exterior use |
| Frost Resistance | Moderate – sealing recommended in freeze zones |
| Standard Tile Sizes | 30x60 cm, 60x60 cm, custom sizes available |
| Slab Thickness | 2 cm, 3 cm (others on request) |
| Surface Appearance | Warm, rich tone with natural veining and fossil patterns |
Note: Actual values may vary depending on the quarry layer and finishing.
