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Lebanon · Limestone

Lebanese Yellow Limestone

also known as Pierre de Liban, Lebanese Limestone, Honey Limestone Lebanon

Lebanon's limestone ranges produce a spectrum of warm, honey-coloured stones from cream to deep sienna. The characteristic golden-yellow tones come from iron oxide content in the local Jurassic limestone. Widely used in traditional and contemporary Lebanese architecture, it is increasingly specified for boutique hospitality and residential projects seeking authentic Mediterranean character.

Origin
Chouf and Mount Lebanon ranges, Lebanon
Stone type
Limestone
Density
2.28 g/cm³
Look
warm, Mediterranean, rustic, heritage
Finishes
sawn, honed, bush-hammered, antiqued
Formats
slab, tile, block, irregular flag
Exterior use
Suitable — dense, exterior-grade

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

Good to know

Does Lebanese limestone vary in colour?

Yes, significantly. Tones range from pale cream to deep honey-yellow within the same quarry face. Colour grading and batching is essential for large-scale uniform installations.

Is it available for US export?

Lebanese stone is exported to the Gulf, Europe and North America. Consolidation via EU intermediaries (often Italy or Spain) is common for US projects.

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