Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Jerusalem Stone, Jerusalem Gold Limestone | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Israel | |
| Absorption | 0.55-1.2% | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Medium | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Jerusalem Limestone is one of the most historically significant and widely recognized natural stones in the world — a cream to warm ivory sedimentary stone quarried in Israel whose surface is densely populated with fossilized shell fragments, small marine organisms, and subtle tonal variations that shift from pale buff to soft gold. The texture is characteristically rich and organic, with scattered darker inclusions and fine natural fissures that give each slab an unmistakable authenticity.
Few stones carry the contextual weight and cross-cultural recognition of Jerusalem Limestone, and its specification history speaks for itself. Government buildings, houses of worship, embassies, universities, museums, and civic plazas around the world have incorporated this stone into their facades and interiors — a track record that reflects its enduring architectural relevance. Interior wall cladding, exterior rain screen systems, monumental building entries, and large-scale institutional facades are among the applications where Jerusalem Limestone continues to be a considered and meaningful specification choice.
StonePly bonds a thin layer of Jerusalem Limestone to an aluminum honeycomb backing, making this historically significant stone available as a lightweight composite panel without altering its authentic surface character. The reduced panel weight broadens the range of projects and building conditions where Jerusalem Limestone can be practically incorporated, from large exterior cladding installations to interior accent wall applications where conventional stone thickness would present logistical challenges.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Jerusalem Limestone, please contact StonePly for more information.