EGYPTIAN MARBLES, GRANITES AND ALABASTER

Natural Stones of High Aesthetics and Durability for Modern Constructions

Introduction

Egypt is one of the most important countries in the world for the extraction and processing of natural stones. From the time of the Pharaohs to the present day, Egyptian marbles, granites and alabaster have been used in iconic architectural works, luxury homes, hotels, shopping malls, public buildings and renovation projects.

The natural stones of Egypt are distinguished by:

  • High mechanical strength
  • Long lifespan
  • Weather resistance
  • Excellent aesthetics
  • Wide variety of colors and textures
  • Possibility of multiple surface treatments

Egyptian Marbles

General Features

Egyptian marbles are natural stones of limestone origin that are mined mainly in the Galala, Sinai, Minya and Asyut regions.

They are characterized by:

  • Low water absorption
  • Good resistance to compression
  • High aesthetic value
  • Easy processing
  • Wide color variety

Popular Types of Egyptian Marbles

Galala Classic
Light beige marble with a uniform appearance.

Galala Gold
Warm golden beige shade.

Sunny Light
Light beige marble with high brightness.

Sunny Medium
Medium intensity beige shade.

Sunny Oro
Golden beige marble with natural waters.

Silvia
Cream-pink shades with characteristic veins.

Golden Cream
Cream color with golden veins.

Sinai Pearl
Grisobez natural marble.

Breccia Sinai
Multicolored marble with a special breccia structure.

Imperial Grey
Gray marble for modern architectural applications.

Tropical Rose
Pink marble of high decorative value.

Alabaster
Translucent natural stone of excellent aesthetics.

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Alabaster of Egypt

Description

Egyptian alabaster is one of the country's most recognizable natural rocks.

It is characterized by:

  • Translucent structure
  • Impressive natural veins
  • Backlit Applications

Applications

  • Reception ξενοδοχείων
  • Luxury interiors
  • Decorative structures
  • Benches
  • Illuminated panels
  • Special architectural applications

Egyptian Granites

General Features

Egyptian granites come mainly from the Aswan region.

They are distinguished for:

  • Excellent hardness
  • Very high wear resistance
  • Frost resistance
  • Resistance to chemical effects
  • Very low water absorption

Popular Types of Granite

Rosa El Nasr
High-strength pink granite.

Rosa Sinai
Classic pink granite.

Rosa Royal
Granite for luxury applications.

Rosa Marwa
Homogeneous pink shade.

Karnak Grey
Gray granite for exterior applications.

White Safaga
White granite of high aesthetics.

Nero Aswan
Aswan Black Granite.

Sahara Brown
Brown granite with natural shades.

Ghazal Light
Light gray granite.

Ghazal Dark
Dark gray granite.

Red Aswan Dark
Highly durable red granite.

Bianco Halayeb
White granite with strong contrasts.

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Product Dimensions

Slabs

Standard dimensions:

  • 2400 × 1200 mm
  • 2600 × 1400 mm
  • 2800 × 1600 mm
  • 3000 × 1800 mm

Thickness:

  • 20 mm
  • 30 mm
  • 40 mm

Tiles

Standard dimensions:

  • 300 × 300 mm
  • 400 × 400 mm
  • 600 × 300 mm
  • 600 × 600 mm
  • 800 × 400 mm

Thickness:

  • 10 mm
  • 12 mm
  • 15 mm
  • 20 mm

Cobblestones

Dimensions:

  • 100 × 100 × 50 mm
  • 100 × 100 × 80 mm
  • 100 × 100 × 100 mm

Curbs

Standard dimensions:

  • 100 × 250 mm
  • 150 × 300 mm
  • 200 × 300 mm

Length:

  • 500 mm to 2000 mm

Surface Treatment Types

Polished

High reflectivity and luxurious appearance.

Matt (Honed)

Uniform surface without gloss.

Brushed

Natural texture with anti-slip properties.

Leather Finish

Highly aesthetic embossed surface.

Sandblasted

Sandblasted anti-slip surface.

Bush Hammered

Highly anti-slip surface.

Split Face

Natural split surface.

Flamed

Heat treatment for external applications.

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Fields of Application

  • Hotels
  • Luxury residences
  • Hospitals
  • Shopping malls
  • Airports
  • Public buildings
  • Squares
  • Sidewalks
  • Swimming pools
  • Outdoor areas
  • Landscaping applications

Advantages:

  • Long lifespan
  • Natural beauty
  • High mechanical strength
  • Resistance to frost and UV radiation
  • Wide range of colors
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
  • Competitive cost compared to other natural stones