Jaisalmer Fossil

Fossiliferous limestone

Documented as a limestone, this stone has a yellow, beige palette. The recorded appearance includes fossils and shell movement. Recorded applications include flooring, paving, cladding and landscaping.

Stone familyLimestone

Primary colourYellow

Medium verification · Reference STN-0001408

Use our experts

Get this stone with our architectural support.

Professional reference

Specification snapshot

Indicative catalogue data. Verify the exact stone, finish, thickness and current test certificates before specification.

Mohs hardness3-4

Water absorption0.3-5.0 %

Compressive strength40-140 MPa

Flexural strength5-18 MPa

Density2300-2700 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

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