WHAT İS RUSTİC GREEN?

Rustic Green is a fossiliferous limestone that is extracted from the Black Sea region of Turkey. Formed through the sedimentation of calcium carbonate minerals, that crystallize under intense heat and pressure, this limestone contains fossils of ancient life forms that lived 20 million years ago in the sea that existed before and during the formation of the landmass that is now Türkiye. It is also these fossils that add the extra durability that Rustic Green is well renowned for. The mohs scale hardness of this limestone is berween that of marble and granite. More durable and resilient than the average marble and softer than the average granite.

Provided to over 50 countries worldwide, this stone is known for its elegant green tones and durability. Frequently used in construction and decoration projects, it adds a natural aesthetic, tranquility and depth to spaces. Its surface preserves its natural texture while showcasing various shades of green, offering a stunning appearance. With its durability, it stands out as a long-lasting and environmentally friendly material.

Rustic Green limestone has received worldwide recognition and demand for its aesthetics, structural qualities and versatility in terms of surface finish possibilities. High abrasion resistance, strength, low water absorption, and ability to take very good polish or to be flamed enables Rustic Green marble applications ranging from exterior cladding to outdoor paving, vanity top to outdoor furniture, commercial projects to public buildings and can be utilized without the need for chemical treatments..

The most popular applications are as follows:

• Flamed/Flamed + Brushed
• Polished/Brushed/Honed
• Flamed & Tumbled
• Sandblasted/Sandblasted & Brushed
• Sandblasted & Tumbled
• Sandblasted & Brushed & Tumbled
• Bush-hammered, Bush-hammered & Brushed

Due to it's versatility, our material can always be a viable and reliable material option to provide value as stock material and in projects be it an interior or an exterior application.