Euville Stone: complete guide
Euville Stone is a limestone from Lorraine with a light beige, crystalline appearance. It is chosen for façades, stairs and architectural elements that call for strength and a bright surface.
History and origin
It is quarried at Euville, in the Meuse, in Lorraine, and is a historic stone of French construction. It is an entrochal limestone, formed from recrystallised crinoid fragments that give it its typical sparkling appearance. It has been widely used for façades, plinths and civil engineering works. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Look and veining
The background is light beige with small calcite crystals that reflect the light. The texture is granular and fairly uniform, with limited variations in tone. Honed or brushed, it retains the crystalline effect, while bush-hammered it looks more matt and lighter.
Technical properties (indicative)
| Classification | crinoidal (entrochal) limestone |
|---|---|
| Density | approx. 2,350 kg/m³ (indicative) |
| Mohs hardness | approx. 3 |
| Water absorption | medium |
| Main use | outdoor and indoor |
| Acid resistance | low |
Recommended uses
Suitable for façades, plinths, stairs, thresholds, window sills and interior floors. Not suitable for kitchen worktops or very damp bathrooms without protection.
Care and maintenance
Protect with a breathable water repellent in outdoor applications. Clean with neutral products and avoid acids and aggressive sandblasting.
Pairings
- slate and zinc
- oak
- warm greys and ivory white
FAQ
Why is it called crystalline?
It is formed from crinoid fragments recrystallised into calcite, which reflect the light and give the surface a sparkling appearance.
Is it suitable for stairs?
Yes, it is traditionally used for steps and thresholds, with non-slip finishes if outdoors.
Is it used in restoration?
Yes, it is requested for the restoration of buildings constructed with this stone or similar limestones.
How is it ordered?
It is available on request: tell us the dimensions and processing and we will send you a quotation and photos of the material.
Pietra Di Euville: available on request
We supply this stone as blocks, slabs, tiles and custom-made pieces. Tell us size, thickness and quantity: we will send photos of the available slabs and a quote within 24 hours.
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