Gebel el-Asr Grey Limestone

Limestone

Documented as a limestone, this stone has a grey, silver, black palette. The recorded appearance includes regional cluster record; material varies by individual bench. Recorded applications include flooring, paving, facades and cladding.

Stone familyLimestone

Primary colourGrey

Low-Medium verification · Reference STN-0004047

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness3-4

Water absorption0.30-5.00 %

Compressive strength35-140 MPa

Flexural strength4-18 MPa

Density2200-2700 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted, bush hammered, polished
Typical uses: Flooring, paving, facades, cladding, landscaping, heritage, hospitality interiors
Exterior suitability: Good if dense/selected; seal in wet/frost areas
Frost resistance: Variable; frost test required
Recorded colour palette: Grey, Silver, Black
Slab variation: V3 Moderate variationModerate variation: veining, colour or pattern can change between slabs.