Triesta Marble
Triesta Marble – Elegant Egyptian Classic in Soft Grey Tones
Triesta Marble, also known in the local market as Sinai Pearl, is one of Egypt’s most distinctive and widely used marbles. Quarried in the Sinai region, it features a light grey to taupe base color with fine fossil traces and gentle veining, making it a timeless choice for both traditional and modern architecture.
Its calm, neutral appearance makes it ideal for large-scale projects that seek uniformity, elegance, and durability.
🌟 Key Features
Color & Appearance:
A refined blend of light grey, taupe, and silver-beige tones with scattered fossil patterns and subtle linear veining. Offers a balanced, natural aesthetic with understated elegance.
Common Applications
✅ Interior Flooring
✅ Wall Cladding
✅ Staircases
✅ Bathroom Vanities
✅ Kitchen Countertops
✅ Exterior Façades & Walls
✅ Landscaping & Paving
✅ Public Spaces & Commercial Interiors
✅ Available Finishes for Triesta Marble
Polished
✨ High-gloss surface with mirror-like reflection
• Enhances fossil detail and tonal depth
• Ideal for: luxury interiors, hotel lobbies, countertops
Honed
🪵 Smooth matte finish with soft touch
• Elegant, slip-resistant, and modern
• Ideal for: staircases, bathrooms, commercial flooring
Brushed
🌾 Lightly textured surface with antique feel
• Offers a natural, slightly aged look
• Ideal for: rustic interiors, outdoor seating areas
Tumbled
🪨 Distressed finish with rounded edges
• Weathered texture and natural color fade
• Ideal for: traditional walls, patios, courtyards
Sandblasted
⛏️ Uniformly rough surface with matte tone
• Excellent grip and anti-glare properties
• Ideal for: pool decks, façades, garden paving
Bush-Hammered
🔨 Deeply textured and rugged
• Maximum slip resistance and durability
• Ideal for: walkways, wet areas, public zones
Leathered
🖐️ Softly textured surface with satin-like touch
• Hides marks and offers a natural look
• Ideal for: countertops, wall panels
Split Face
🧱 Rough, uneven 3D texture
• Bold appearance for vertical cladding
• Ideal for: accent walls, columns, fireplaces
✅ Why Choose Triesta Marble?
- Soft grey tones suitable for modern and neutral designs
- Unique fossil patterns offer a natural, authentic look
- Extremely versatile and durable
- Excellent performance in indoor and outdoor settings
- Cost-effective alternative to imported grey stones
- Available in multiple finishes, sizes, and thicknesses
🌍 Perfect for International Projects
Triesta is widely used in:
🏢 Commercial Buildings
🏨 Hospitality Projects
🏡 Residential Villas
🕌 Religious Sites
🌴 Landscaping & Urban Design
Triesta Marble Technical Specifications
| Property | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Stone Type | Natural Marble (Limestone-based) |
| Commercial Name | Triesta (Sinai Pearl) |
| Origin | Sinai Peninsula, Egypt |
| Color | Light grey to taupe with subtle veining |
| Bulk Density | 2.63 – 2.67 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption | ≤ 0.45% |
| Porosity | Medium |
| Compressive Strength | 900 – 1150 kg/cm² (88 – 113 MPa) |
| Flexural Strength | 120 – 160 kg/cm² (12 – 16 MPa) |
| Abrasion Resistance | Good |
| Mohs Hardness | 3 – 4 |
| Finish Compatibility | Polished, Honed, Brushed, Tumbled, Sandblasted, Bush-Hammered, Leathered, Split Face |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent for exterior use |
| Frost Resistance | Moderate – sealing recommended for cold climates |
| Standard Tile Sizes | 30x60 cm, 60x60 cm, custom sizes available |
| Slab Thickness | 2 cm, 3 cm (other thicknesses on request) |
| Surface Appearance | Clean and uniform tone with fossil details |
Note: Actual values may vary depending on the quarry layer and finishing.
