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Tunisia · Limestone

Gris Tunisie

also known as Tunisian Grey Limestone, Carthage Grey, Pierre Grise Tunisie

Tunisia's north-central regions yield a family of warm-grey limestones distinct from the famous Giallo Antico. These grey variants, quarried near Enfidha and Oued Zarga, are exported primarily to Italy and France, finding application in contemporary interior design. Their neutral, slightly warm grey palette bridges the cool tones of Belgian Bluestone with the warmth of Portuguese limestone.

Origin
Enfidha / Oued Zarga region, North Tunisia, Tunisia
Stone type
Limestone
Density
2.52 g/cm³
Look
Mediterranean, neutral, warm grey, versatile
Finishes
honed, polished, sawn, bush-hammered
Formats
slab, tile, cut-to-size, pavers
Exterior use
Suitable — dense, exterior-grade

Type-level physical facts shown. Per-lot lab values (absorption, flexural strength) confirmed at quotation.

Good to know

Is Gris Tunisie the same as Giallo Antico?

No — Giallo Antico is Tunisia's iconic yellow limestone (the stone of Roman amphitheatres). Gris Tunisie is a separate deposit producing grey-beige material without yellow iron-oxide coloration.

Is Tunisian grey limestone available in large format?

Yes, with EU processing. Tunisian blocks are imported to Italian and Spanish quarrying hubs for slabbing; commercial sizes reach 280x140 cm.

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