A brief overview of the nomenclature of Jurassic marble from JuraLimestone GmbH (quarries Petersbuch, Lohmannshof, Kaldorf, Eckertshofen).
It should be noted that the coloration of Jurassic marble varies depending on the layers from different quarries, but the ability to extract stone simultaneously from several quarries ensures the supply of large volumes of stone in a short time.
Jurassic marble by layers of deposition
Below is a classic breakdown of the Jurassic marble's stratigraphic layers.
Jurassic limestone Jura Beige
🔍Jurassic yellow marble.
Layer 1-9, 12-13, JuraLimestone Jura Beige of yellow color with numerous fossil inclusions, with a relatively distinct structure, is cut in slabs, used as a material only for floors and interior finishing.
Jurassic limestone Jura Travertin
🔍Jurassic milk stone.
Layer 10-11, JuraLimestone Jura Travertin main color light beige, striped is cut in layers, has a striped structure, (designation – Jurassic marble milky striped JUMA Rahmweis vein cut or Jurassic marble milky travertine JuraLimestone Jura Travertin), very smooth and even visual structure, also used for interiors and exteriors.
Jurassic limestone Jura Cream
🔍Jurassic milk stone.
Layer 14, 15, and 16, JuraLimestone Jura Cream, the main color is light beige/milky, cut in layers, with a very smooth and even visual structure, also used for floors and facades.
Jurassic limestone Jura Gold
🔍Jurassic marble golden-yellow JuraLimestone Jura Gold.
Starting from layers 18-25, the main color is dark beige with areas of walnut / golden-yellow, predominantly with sandy inclusions, it is cut in layers, the main tone can vary significantly, so a uniform structure is not always visible, it is used for facades and interiors.
Jurassic limestone Jura Noce
🔍Jurassic marble golden-yellow JuraLimestone Jura Noce.
Starting from layers 18-25, the main color is dark beige with areas of walnut / golden-yellow, predominantly with sandy inclusions, it is cut in layers, the main tone can vary significantly, so a uniform structure is not always visible, it is used for facades and interiors.
Jurassic limestone Jura Blue
🔍Jurassic marble gray-blue JuraLimestone Jura Blue.
It can be found predominantly in all layers up to the 10th and 11th, a pure gray-blue color is usually found in layers from the 1st to the 6th layer, but its use is only possible indoors since pyrite inclusions are often found in the lower layers, which lead to corrosion and the formation of water-soluble compounds that manifest themselves over time in the form of streaks on the facade.
Jurassic limestone Jura Blue
🔍Jurassic beige marble JuraLimestone Jura Melange.
For facades, only the upper layers should be used, starting from 20 where it can be found either mixed with the beige layer (JuraLimestone Jura Melange) or in a pure gray-blue color (JuraLimestone Jura Blue). Such stone is rare, which accounts for its higher price.