Thanks for reaching out. This countertop is 6" thick. Laminate is so great because of its design flexibility, and changing the countertop thickness is one way to add visual drama. We wrote a blog post last year that discusses the some factors that need to be considered when changing countertop thickness. Hope this comes in handy: http://bit.ly/O2MGFm

what is the color name of the formica used?

Hey, Terry. This is our Black Fossilstone 180fx.