Description:

  • Origin: Galalah Mountain (Eastern Desert), Egypt

  • Stone Type: Natural limestone / commercial marble

  • Color Palette: Warm beige, cream, and light golden undertones, often categorized into variations like Galalah Classic, Galalah Extra, and Galalah Beige

  • Recommended Applications: Interior flooring, wall cladding, stairs, columns, and exterior facades

  • Common Finishes: Polished, Honed, Brushed, Acid-washed, and Bush-hammered

Technical Data

Technical specifications and physical property test results for Egyptian Galalah Marble:

Physical PropertyStandard Test MethodTypical Specification Range / Value
Density (Bulk Specific Gravity)ASTM C 97$2,620 – 2,680 \text{ kg/m}^3$
Water Absorption (by weight)ASTM C 97$0.15\% – 0.40\%$
Compressive StrengthASTM C 170$110 – 140 \text{ MPa}$ (~16,000 – 20,300 psi)
Flexural StrengthASTM C 880$11 – 16 \text{ MPa}$ (~1,600 – 2,320 psi)
Abrasion ResistanceASTM C 241 / C 1353$34 – 38 \text{ Ha}$
HardnessMohs Scale3 – 4