Gascogne Blue Limestone

Other NamesPortuguese Gascogne Blue
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginPortugal
Absorption1.5-2.5%
Abrasion ResistanceMedium
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Gascogne Blue Limestone Panels by StonePly

Gascogne Blue Limestone features a soft gray-blue background with a fine distribution of small shell fragments and subtle fossilized inclusions. The surface presents a quiet, uniform character from a distance, while closer viewing reveals delicate variations in tone and texture that give the stone depth without strong visual movement. Gascogne Blue Limestone offers a restrained appearance that works well within architectural palettes that favor understated materials and balanced tonal compositions.

On exterior building envelopes, Gascogne Blue Limestone is often specified for wall cladding, institutional facades, and architectural volumes where a cooler gray tone contributes to a refined and contemporary building expression. Interior applications frequently include lobby walls, circulation areas, and other vertical architectural surfaces where the stone’s subtle texture and consistent coloration support calm, cohesive spatial environments.

A thin layer of Gascogne Blue Limestone is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing during the StonePly fabrication process to produce lightweight architectural panels. This system allows Gascogne Blue Limestone to be incorporated into modern cladding assemblies while preserving the natural limestone surface.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Gascogne Blue Limestone, please contact StonePly for more information.