Limestone

Belphegor

Belphegor is an Israeli limestone in warm ochre-gold and reddish-brown tones with an organic, fossil structural figure. The lively slab image with visible shell inclusions and natural movement of colour makes it an expressive natural stone.

Limestone Israel

Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs

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About Belphegor

Belphegor comes from Israel and belongs to the group of Levantine limestones – sedimentary rocks that formed in the eastern Mediterranean under particular geological and climatic conditions. The result is a limestone with a warm, oxide-coloured tone in gold ochre, terracotta and brown-red, shot through with pale, organic inclusions – fossils, shell remains and sediment structures that make every slab unique.

The colouring of Belphegor is warm and lively, with a natural range of variation between batches that underlines the authentic character of the material. The slab image tells of its formation in the shallow tropical sea of the Cretaceous and combines geological history with aesthetic quality.

Finishes

Belphegor is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.

Satiniert

Die Oberfläche wird gebürstet — weichere Minerale werden gezielt entfernt, es entsteht eine subtile Tiefe und mattes Erscheinungsbild. Besonders geaderte Kalksteine erhalten so eine charaktervolle Optik und Haptik. Die mattere Veredelung kaschiert kleine Ätzungen besser als poliert und ist alltagstauglicher für stark beanspruchte Innenflächen.

Getrommelt

Durch Reibung mit Gesteinszugaben und Wasser in einer rotierenden Trommel entsteht eine matte Oberfläche mit leicht angebrochenen Kanten und satinähnlicher Haptik. Wirkt natürlich gealtert. Geeignet ausschließlich für Wand- und Bodenfliesen, nicht für Rohplatten — Standardwahl für mediterrane und antikisierte Gestaltungskonzepte.

Care & fabrication

Belphegor should be treated with a suitable sealer after installation. Limestone is sensitive to acids – take up acidic cleaners, vinegar or lemon juice immediately. For daily care, use pH-neutral natural stone cleaners. The warm colouring can be permanently impaired by improper care.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Belphegor come from?

Belphegor is a natural limestone from Israel.

What makes Belphegor so special?

The warm, ochre-gold colouring with visible fossil inclusions – every slab is a piece of the Earth's history from the eastern Mediterranean.

Is Belphegor suitable for external areas?

For Mediterranean external areas yes; where there is a risk of frost, suitability should be checked specifically. Indoors it is recommendable without restriction.

How do I care for Belphegor?

Seal it, use a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner, no acids.