Sarmada Limestone

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Limestone
- Origin:
Syria (Sarmada, Idlib Governorate, Northern Syria) - Recommended Usage:
- Monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, wall panels, reliefs, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces, cobbles, pavers, curbstone
- Additional Names:
- Sarmada Stone, Sarmada Ivory Stone, Sarmada White Limestone
- Finished Surface:
- Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.2–0.8% by weight
- Density:
- 2600–2720 kg/m³
- Flexural Strength:
- 7–11 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 60–80 MPa
Description
Sarmada Limestone is a classic, neutral-toned building stone prized for its warm ivory–cream appearance and consistent texture. Its light color and gentle grain make it popular for interiors (floors, wall cladding, bathrooms, fireplaces) and for architectural elements (moldings, window surrounds, columns). Its even tone and finishability also suit restoration projects and high-end residential/commercial fit-outs.
Texture & Pattern
Texture: Fine to medium crystalline grain; smooth to the touch after finishing.
Pattern: Generally uniform with occasional small fossil fragments and faint, irregular veins or clouding. Natural variation is modest, so it reads as a calm, continuous surface in large areas.
Typical Physical & Mechanical Test Ranges
(Values are typical ranges for Sarmada-type limestones — exact results vary by block and should be confirmed by lab testing for critical projects.)
- Bulk density: ~2,600–2,720 kg/m³
- Compressive strength: ~60–120 MPa
- Flexural (modulus of rupture): ~6–12 MPa
- Water absorption: ~0.2–0.8% by weight
- Apparent porosity: low to moderate (project-dependent)
- Mohs hardness: ~3–4
Typical Chemical & Mineral Composition (approx. % by weight)
- CaCO₃ (Calcite / Calcium Carbonate): 92–98%
- SiO₂ (Silica / Quartz and silts): 0.5–3%
- MgCO₃ (Dolomite / Magnesium carbonate): 0–1.5%
- Fe-oxides & other impurities: trace – 0.5%
- Organic or clay fractions: trace amounts (affect colour/porosity slightly)
Note: composition will vary by block and seam. Request an up-to-date petrographic / laboratory report if chemical limits or contaminant levels matter for your application.
Typical Uses
- Interior & exterior wall cladding
- Floor tiles and paving (indoor)
- Stairs, thresholds, and treads (low–medium traffic)
- Fireplace surrounds, window sills, columns, and architectural detailing
- Restoration and heritage projects where matching warm ivory limestone is required
* Not recommended for heavy-duty exterior paving or aggressive freeze–thaw climates unless specific tests/showing adequate resistance and sealing strategy.
Maintenance & Care
Clean with pH-neutral stone cleaners; avoid acidic (vinegar/lemon) or highly alkaline cleaners.
For flooring and wet areas, apply an impregnating sealer to reduce staining and water ingress.
Reapply sealer periodically (frequency depends on use).
Avoid prolonged contact with oil, strong dyes or acids; clean spills promptly.
For polished finishes, periodic polishing/reconditioning may be needed in high-traffic areas.















