General Description:

Turkish Bluestone is a natural stone quarried in Turkey, known for its elegant blue-grey tones. It is highly popular in the natural stone market for both interior and exterior applications due to its sophisticated look and strong physical properties.

Characteristics:

• Color: Typically blue-grey to anthracite shades. Some blocks may feature subtle white veining or cloud-like patterns.

• Texture: It has a homogeneous structure and can be offered with different surface finishes such as natural, brushed, honed, or polished.

• Durability: Turkish Bluestone is a very hard and dense stone, making it extremely durable and resistant to wear, impacts, and harsh weather conditions.

• Water Absorption: Low water absorption rate, ideal for outdoor use.

• Common Applications:

  • Flooring (interior and exterior)

  • Wall cladding

  • Stairs

  • Pool surrounds

  • Tabletops and other furniture pieces

Typical Technical Properties (approximate values):

• Density: ~2.70 gr/cm³

• Compressive Strength: 130–150 MPa

• Water Absorption Rate: 0.2%–0.4%

• Abrasion Resistance: High

Quarry Locations:

Turkish Bluestone is primarily quarried in regions like Afyon, Sivas, Elazığ, and Burdur. However, stones marketed specifically as “Turkish Bluestone” often come from Burdur and Sivas areas.

Why Choose Turkish Bluestone?

• Its natural and elegant color fits perfectly with both modern and classic designs.

• It is weather-resistant, suitable for both hot and cold climates.

• It offers a great price-to-performance ratio compared to European Bluestones (such as Belgian Bluestone).