For centuries, French limestone has been the stone of choice particularly with flooring and floor tiles for fine residences, estates and castles as well as government and commercial buildings due to its vast color range and durability. As stone sizes increase, GRADE selectivity decreases until it may no longer be possible to classify. The structural soundness of each of the grades is essentially identical. That's what makes stone so unique. Fine to very coarse-grained stone permitting an above-average amount of the above characteristics. Being high density, it’s much harder than common limestone, so is widely used for veneer, stair blocks and pavers. Quarried from central China’s hot valleys, Amande Limestone has been slow-baked for hundreds of millions of years. There are hundreds of French limestone quarries with a variety of names given to stone often beginning with, “Dalle de…” which means, slab or flagstone of… and typically followed by where the stone is quarried or by the color inherent in that stone such as: Dalle de Bourgogne, Dalle de Burgundy, Dalle de France – these and other names such as Marly and Limeyrat describe well-regarded specific stone types quarried in France. Limestone Color Classification Color Descriptions. Fine to average-grained stone having a controlled minimum of the above characteristics. Coquina: This photo shows the shell hash known as coquina. We maintain direct communications with French quarries and fabricators. We strive to provide a product of the highest quality, but please remember it's stone, not paint. As it’s cooler underfoot than sandstone or granite, Amande Limestone is ideal for pool decks and where contact with hot stone is uncomfortable. CLICK HERE FOR  FRENCH LIMESTONE GALLERY  for more project images. Its versatility includes dimensional stone for exterior or interior applications, cladding, flooring, floor tiles or carved pieces such as columns, balusters, fountains, fireplaces or monuments. It is advisable that all stone for each project be furnished from a single quarry. As you'd expect in a natural product, stone does vary in colour and texture, even in the same quarry block. Grade Descriptions. Damage and Repair Practices and Standards, Durability and Weathering in Contemporary Atmospheres, Recommended Indiana Limestone Wall Heights, The Use and Overuse of Testing in Specifying Dimension Limestone. Fine to moderately large-grained stone permitting an average amount of the above characteristics. Monarch Stone International has provided stone product and management services for exceptional French limestone projects such as the ones depicted here. Characteristics noticeable at arm’s length will appear differently when viewed in the building at normal distance. For this reason, Indiana Limestone does not lend itself to pattern blending as do stones which have characteristics such as specifically pronounced veining which exists from stone to stone. Limestone is made up of mainly calcium carbonate and as a natural, sedimentary rock, its unique texture and structure as well as its color depends on where it crystalized and where it is quarried. The rock shown here is about two inches (five centimeters) across. When specifying Indiana Limestone it is necessary to identify both the color and grade required as well as the surface finish to be applied to the stone. As a natural product, Indiana Limestone contains at least a few distinguishable calcite streaks or spots, fossils or shelly formations, pit holes, reedy formations, open texture streaks, honeycomb formations, iron spots, travertine-like formations and grain formation changes. These constructions should be preplanned and included in bid specifications where their additional expense is warranted. Stone mockups – are they really necessary? Our expertise and longevity in the industry will assist you in identifying the right stone – the correct color – for your particular needs. Get access to material specifications and ASTM technical data for Amande Limestone by viewing the tables below or downloading the brochure. Large-scale samples, including sample walls (mockups) complete with connections and joint closures, can be helpful in selecting stone color and quality. However, through the years, one of the pleasing features of Indiana Limestone which has made it adaptable to the various architectural styles is that, as these do not exist in large, noticeable concentrations from stone to stone, one piece looks very similar to another with no discernible pattern of these natural characteristics. For centuries, French limestone has been the stone of choice particularly with flooring and floor tiles for fine residences, estates and castles as well as government and commercial buildings due to its vast color range and durability. Small black fossils sometimes create subtle, yet interesting natural variations in cross-sections. The ILIA classifies Indiana Limestone into two colors and four grades based on granular texture and other natural characteristics. Natural stone choices can be confusing. The stone’s warm color range and soft texture make it very popular in sunny climates. Toll Free: 877.289.4398 Local: 949.498.0971, Mailing Address Only: *638 Camino De Los Mares #H130-488, San Clemente, CA 92673, Copyright 2020 Monarch Stone International, Antique Granite – Sandstone Cobblestone Gallery. As you'd expect in a natural product, stone does vary in colour and texture, even in the same quarry block. Since it is impossible to show all natural characteristics by sample, the approval sample should be used only as a general guide to final building appearance. Buff — varies from a light creamy shade to a brownish buff. This should result in the best possible color control. Amande Limestone can be installed in any standard setting technique - mortar or thinnest on slab or by sand setting. Chalk: A fine-grained, light-colored limestone formed from the calcium carbonate skeletal remains of tiny marine organisms. Mockups are also a great option before making your final decision. We recommend using the images on our website to initially chose the colour, texture and look you prefer, then talk to us to see our current samples. As it’s cooler underfoot than sandstone or granite, Amande Limestone is ideal for pool decks and where contact with hot stone is uncomfortable. Its distinctive, yet varied coloring ranges from light caramel, to darker caramel and gray tones. An unselected mixture of grades 1 through 3 permitting both the buff and gray colors. Pavers, veneer, stair blocks, quoins, coping/caps, curbs, sills/lintels, carved objects, columns, sinks/tubs, slabs, cobblestones. The colour and texture of the next layer in the quarry was defined millions of years ago. A Pepper Granite Tower creates a sense of place for West Olympia Immediate Care, Golden Dune Granite transforms The Belvedere’s outdoor terrace, Handcrafted stone is a beautiful complement to an evocative garden in Toorak, Amande Limestone is the perfect fit for this architectural masterpiece on Victoria’s Mornington Peni, Golden Dune Granite and New Pearl Limestone bring a contemporary mountain masterpiece to life, Bullet-proof granite shines centre stage under the international spotlight, Achieving design aspirations with stone shop drawings and piece lists. The stone’s most popular finishes are point stalk and adze. Gray — varies from a light silvery gray to shades of bluish gray. The stone’s warm color range and soft texture make it very popular in sunny climates. That's what makes stone so unique. Limestone is a carbonate sedimentary rock that is often composed of the skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral, foraminifera, and molluscs.Its major materials are the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate (CaCO 3).A closely related rock is dolomite, which contains a high percentage of the mineral dolomite, CaMg(CO 3) 2. A French limestone quarry’s location will determine the variations in color and density due to the soil and clay which create change in color and grain or ‘movement’. Monarch Stone International has proudly served clients since 1977.We are a key resource for natural building stone as well as the leading nationwide importer of antique reclaimed cobblestone and curb; Historic European Cobblestone. Our expertise will ensure your project will receive quality material matched to your specifications. 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Gray — varies from a light silvery gray to shades of bluish gray. The ILIA classifications are based on the degree of fineness of the grain particles and other natural characteristics which make up the stone. Natural limestone originally deposits in shallow sea beds and the color ranges from white, yellow, and gray to blue, beige, and cream.

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