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Triesta Marble Egypt - Sinai Pearl Egyptian Marble

Teriesta Limestone (Sinai Pearl Limestone) – Egyptian Natural Stone

Teriesta Limestone, also known internationally as Sinai Pearl Limestone, is one of the most popular and best-selling Egyptian limestone types. As a leading marble and granite factory in Egypt, we supply high-quality Sinai Pearl limestone to global markets with strict quality control and international standards.

 

Sinai Pearl is considered the third most well-known Egyptian limestone, widely used in residential, commercial, and large-scale architectural projects worldwide.

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Quarry Location & Stone Quality

The quarries of Sinai Pearl Limestone are located in both North and South Sinai Peninsula, Egypt.

The first-quality Teriesta Limestone blocks are extracted from the southern Sinai area, which is far from any conflict zones and known for producing more stable and higher-quality stone.

 

Large first-quality blocks are relatively rare, as some Sinai Pearl blocks may contain natural defects. This is why premium-grade Teriesta Limestone is more valuable and carefully selected.

 

Available Colors

Teriesta Limestone is available in two natural color variations:

 

  • Yellowish Sinai Pearl Limestone (most common)

  • Grey Teriesta Limestone (more exclusive and less common)

Both colors are suitable for classic and modern architectural designs.

 

Key Features of Sinai Pearl Limestone

  • Anti-freezing material – suitable for indoor & outdoor applications

  • High durability and long service life

  • Natural aesthetic with elegant texture

  • Ideal for warm and temperate climates

  • Excellent performance in paving, cladding, and flooring

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Surface Finishes Available

Sinai Pearl / Teriesta Limestone can be processed with a wide range of finishes, including:

 

  • Polished (most popular)

  • Honed (very popular for a softer, elegant look)

  • Brushed

  • Bush-Hammered (soft & hard)

  • Brushed + Bush-Hammered

  • Acid Washed

  • Tumbled

  • Sandblasted

  • Split Face

  • Flamed

    (Note: not all slabs accept flaming; acid pore-lightening is applied when required to enhance results)

Most requested finishes globally:

  • Honed

  • Tumbled

 

Applications & Uses

Teriesta Limestone is widely used for:

 

  • Exterior & interior flooring

  • Wall cladding

  • Paving stones

  • Swimming pool areas

  • Fountains

  • Staircases

  • Window sills

  • Fireplaces

  • Countertops

  • Landscaping & architectural projects

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International Market Preferences

  • United Kingdom & Australia:

    Commonly used as Teriesta Tumbled Limestone tiles for paving and flooring.

  • Spain:

    Considered a marble-type stone and mainly used in Bush-Hammered finish for tiles and window sills.

  • Other global markets:

    Supplied as Sinai Pearl Limestone / Teriesta Limestone / Sinai Pearl Marble, depending on local naming, in polished and honed slab formats.

 

Technical Specifications & Testing Results

  • Water Absorption: 0.20 – 0.89 % (by weight)

  • Compressive Strength: 136.51 MPa

  • Flexural Strength: 13.1 – 15.7 MPa

  • Density: 2305 – 2628 kg/m³

  • Weight (2 cm thickness): approx. 52 kg/m²

  • Weight (3 cm thickness): approx. 77 kg/m²

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Material Defects & Professional Treatment

As a natural stone, some blocks may contain:

 

  • Black spots or “flowers”

  • Natural crystals or hairline cracks

  • Salt deposits (efflorescence)

  • Iron oxidation (rust marks)

 

Our Treatment Methods:

  • Filling cracks with color-matched epoxy or resin to restore strength and appearance

  • Applying anti-salt chemical treatments to prevent surface salt deposits

  • Careful block selection to minimize defects

This is why first-quality Teriesta Limestone is priced higher and preferred for premium projects.

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Product Forms & Availability

  • Blocks

  • Slabs

  • Tiles

  • Cut-to-Size (Custom Orders)

Slab Dimensions:

  • Length: 265 – 300 cm

  • Width: 160 – 195 cm

  • Thickness: 15 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 mm (up to 200 mm upon request)

Tile Thickness:

  • 10 / 12 / 15 / 20 / 30 / 40 mm (up to 200 mm by order)

Surface Finishes:

Polished, Honed, Unpolished, Brushed, Acid, Sandblasted, Bush-Hammered, Tumbled, Striped, Split Face.

 

Why Choose Our Egyptian Teriesta Limestone?

  • Direct supply from Egyptian quarries

  • Factory-controlled production

  • Export experience to Europe, UK, Australia & worldwide

  • Competitive prices with consistent quality

  • Custom sizes, finishes, and packaging​

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