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Damascus Shell StoneFossil Limestone
Damascus Shell Stone is a fossil limestone (shell stone) with dense shell formations on a warm beige ground, supplied by Phoenician Stone Group as blocks, slabs or cut to size, in raw, polished, honed or antique finishes. Quarried and processed in Syria, and exported through the port of Latakia. Damascus Shell Stone comes to you from its producer: we process it in Syria and see its export through Latakia ourselves. Damascus Shell Stone has a richer, more expressive character than the lighter shell selection, giving architectural surfaces a distinctive fossil texture and a strong sense of natural materiality.
- Finishes: Raw, Polished, Honed, Antique, among others.
- Available in: Blocks, Slabs, Cut to size.
- Applications: Flooring, Wall Cladding, Facades, Steps, Landscaping, Architectural Details.
- Stone family: Fossil limestone (shell stone).
Key facts
| Stone family | Fossil limestone (shell stone) |
|---|---|
| Character | Warm beige fossil limestone with dense shell formations, layered organic movement, and naturally varied tonal depth across the surface. |
| Finishes | Raw, Polished, Honed, Antique |
| Available in | Blocks, Slabs, Cut to size |
| Applications | Flooring, Wall Cladding, Facades, Steps, Landscaping, Architectural Details |
| Finish shown in the photographs | Honed finish |
Ask our team about the technical information available for your project.
Finishes on this stone
- Raw
- Left as cut, without further finishing: the most natural, slightly rough surface.
- Polished
- Ground and buffed to a reflective gloss that deepens the colour; more slippery when wet than a matte surface.
- Honed
- Ground flat to a smooth matte or satin surface, without gloss.
- Antique
- A softly worn, textured surface with an aged look, typically produced by brushing or tumbling.
Not sure which finish suits your project? Tell us where the stone will be used and we will suggest options.
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Buyer guides: Syrian Limestone: A Buyer's Guide· Producer or Trader? How to Source Syrian Stone Directly· What Drives the Price of Syrian Limestone· Syrian Marble: What the Trade Means by It
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