Red, pink and grey marbles

Also known as / varieties

Griotte, rouge royal, byzantin, “jaspe”, rouge de Flandre, impérial, gris dévonien, gris des Ardennes, gris de Hautmont, gris Saint-Edouard, gris Versailles

Extraction zone

Region of Philippeville, province of Namur

Mineralogical composition

Mainly calcite, traces of sulphur and clay

Maximum dimensions of rough blocks

Length 3,5 m width 1,6 m thickness 1,5 m

Minimum thickness for application

1,5 cm

Surface treatment

Split or sawn edges, all standard finishes and cuts of marblework, mainly honed and polished

Common applications

Outside : rubble stone, floor tile, paving stone

Inside : floor tile, lining, skirting, sill, sculpture, furniture

Quarries :

Carrieres Berthe Ltd, de Merbes-Sprimont-Marpic Ltd