Chinese Blue Limestone slabs, tiles and made-to-measure fabrication.
Marbre Import selects available lots, advises on layout and supports international limestone projects. Origin: Shandong, China.
Tiles from €23.90 excl. VAT/sqm
Chinese Blue Limestone
Origin and appearance of Chinese Blue Limestone
Chinese Blue Limestone offers a similar architectural palette to Belgian Blue Stone, with its own distinctive mineral character.
It is quarried in Shandong Province, eastern China, near the Yellow Sea and Bohai region.
It is a dense, durable limestone widely specified for demanding interior and exterior applications.
A wide range of finishes allows the appearance and slip resistance to be tailored to the project.
Characteristics and uses of Chinese Blue Limestone
Its stable sedimentary formation produces a relatively regular colour. Marbre Import selects blocks from consistent quarry areas to coordinate tone across the project.
Its blue-grey palette brings calm, understated depth to both interiors and exterior landscapes.
Selected lots can be used for façades, terraces and interior surfaces, subject to freeze-thaw testing, finish and installation design.
A honed finish emphasises its colour consistency and gives the surface a refined, silky feel.
Its durability makes it suitable for urban landscaping, paving, façades and large architectural schemes, with finishes ranging from honed to bush-hammered or sandblasted.
Chinese Blue Limestone technical data
| Stone family | Natural limestone |
| Origin / quarry area | China |
| Appearance | Blue-grey with subtle natural fossil and mineral movement |
| Predominant colour | Blue-grey |
| Formats and finishes | Slabs, tiles and made-to-measure pieces. Available finishes include honed, polished, brushed and project-specific alternatives. |
| Recommended applications | High-end interior applications |
| Exterior use | Subject to the selected lot, finish, climate and intended application |
Indicative technical data
| Bulk density | ~ 2 300 – 2 700 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | ~ 0.50–3.00% |
| Compressive strength | ~ 40 – 120 MPa |
| Flexural strength | ~ 5 – 12 MPa |
| Freeze-thaw / exterior use | subject to porosity, testing and finish |
Indicative reference ranges; confirm against the selected lot, finish and intended application.
Recommended applications
- Bathroom, mur, sol et revêtement intérieur
- Fireplace, comptoir, mobilier minéral ou habillage sur mesure
- Residential, hospitality or architectural projects
- Layout and finish to be approved for the intended use
Need to confirm an available lot? Marbre Import can provide a curated slab selection, advise on thickness, finish and vein layout, and prepare a project-specific quotation. For high-end projects, we can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
Specification guidance
Specify Chinese Blue Limestone for a high-end project
Chinese Blue Limestone is a blue-grey natural stone for projects that require an authentic, durable and expressive material. Careful selection of the lot, finish and format allows its appearance to be matched to the architectural concept and intended use.
For architects and designers
Assessment of the veining, large-format appearance, layout coherence, installation constraints and expected maintenance level.
For stone contractors and project teams
Approval of the lot, thicknesses, finishes, fabrication, transport and technical feasibility before ordering.
For discerning private clients
Comparison with related stones, colour and finish selection, maintenance guidance and support through to quotation. For high-end projects, Marbre Import can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
How should the actual stone lot be approved?
Approval should consider the available lot, colour, veining, format, finish, thickness and intended application. Marbre Import can support selection with slab photographs, samples and technical data.
Can this stone be used in kitchens and bathrooms?
Suitability depends on the stone, finish, treatment, expected maintenance and exposure to staining or acidic products. Technical guidance is recommended before ordering.
Why is pricing provided on request?
Pricing varies with the lot, origin, availability, thickness, finish, quantities, fabrication and transport. A tailored quotation reflects the actual project rather than a theoretical list price.
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