Burdur Beige is a Turkish limestone from the Burdur region near Antalya with a warm, evenly cream-coloured ground tone and subtle veining. Polishable like a classic marble and with exceptionally low water absorption — used for interior and exterior surfaces, façades, floors and prestige interior fit-outs.
Burdur Beige shows an exceptionally quiet, even material effect. The ground tone moves between a warm cream beige and a pale beige tending towards ivory, crossed by only a few, very subtle grey or whitish veins. The slab pattern remains largely without direction (massive) — no pronounced bedding or movement, but a homogeneous material surface that is flexible in planning terms. It is precisely this stillness that makes the stone interesting for wall cladding, floors, façades, stairs and pared-back interior fit-outs — wherever a warm, Mediterranean material effect with a quiet feel is called for.
Geologically, Burdur Beige is a Tertiary limestone from the Burdur region in south-western Turkey, north of Antalya. The most important quarries lie in the areas around Yarisli, Gencali and Yesilova. The region has been producing high-quality pale limestones for decades, which run internationally under several trade names: Burdur Bej, Crema Kamra, Crema Liva, Crema Alya, Lightning Beige Marble and, in the Chinese market, 闪电米黄 (Shǎndiàn Mǐhuáng, lightning beige). In the international marble trade the material is often carried as a marble on account of its polishability; geologically it is a classic polishable limestone.
Technically, Burdur Beige shows exceptionally strong values: bulk density 2,670 kg/m³, compressive strength 143 MPa, compressive strength after frost 100.1 MPa, flexural strength 16.6 MPa, water absorption only 0.03 %, porosity 0.4 %. The extremely low water absorption and the high compressive strength after frost make the material technically markedly more resilient than most building limestones — proven for interior and exterior applications, façades, pool surrounds and heavily frequented floors. Chemically the stone remains acid-sensitive: wine, lemon juice, vinegar or acidic bathroom cleaners leave etch marks on the material surface.
At ROSSITTIS we carry Burdur Beige as an unsized slab for wall cladding and vanity tops, in tiles for floor and wall surfaces, as tread and riser, window sill, skirting, pool surround, façade cladding and project-specific cutting. The surface finishes currently held in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down.
Compared with other Mediterranean building limestones such as Botticino or Crema Marfil, Burdur Beige appears somewhat lighter and quieter, with less pronounced veins and a more uniform material surface. Compared with Portuguese limestones such as Mocca Creme or Moleanos, Burdur Beige shows markedly higher resilience (143 versus 92.7 MPa compressive strength) and only 0.03 % water absorption — a technical advantage for external applications and pool surrounds. For modern architecture with a warm Mediterranean feel and high technical resilience, Burdur Beige is a very fitting choice.
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Technical data
Guide values for the stone type, taken from manufacturer and test reports. Natural stone is a natural product — individual batches and slabs can differ. For critical applications, request slab-specific test data.
Burdur Beige is an acid-sensitive limestone. Wine, lemon juice, vinegar, cola, bathroom cleaners or descalers leave etch marks on the material surface — visible as dull shadows or loss of gloss.
For all applications, a silane- or polysiloxane-based sealer is mandatory. It prevents the penetration of water, oil and dyes and reduces staining — but it does not remove the acid sensitivity. We recommend refreshing the sealer every 1-2 years, more frequently on heavily used floors.
Daily care is carried out with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a soft microfibre cloth or mop. Avoid vinegar-based cleaners, cement haze removers, acidic bathroom cleaners and strongly alkaline products. Wine, coffee, oil, lemon juice or cosmetic products should not be left to act on the material surface for long — wipe off immediately and go over with clear water.
For kitchen worktops, Burdur Beige is suitable only with qualifications — acids from everyday cooking can leave a visible patina. Anyone who loves the quiet cream-beige material image and accepts patina as character can use the material. Anyone who needs maximum everyday certainty should choose a warm-toned quartzite or granite.
Outdoors, thanks to the exceptionally low water absorption of 0.03 % and the high compressive strength after frost (100.1 MPa), Burdur Beige is very well suited — including for pool surrounds and façades. The surface finishes currently held in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down.
Frequently asked questions
Is Burdur Beige suitable for a kitchen?
With qualifications. As an acid-sensitive limestone with a compressive strength of 143 MPa, Burdur Beige is mechanically very resilient, but remains chemically sensitive. As a kitchen worktop it works only with accepted patina, consistent sealing and immediate removal of acids. For carefree warm-toned kitchen worktops we recommend a quartzite or granite.
Which finishes are available for Burdur Beige?
The surface finishes currently held in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Where does Burdur Beige come from?
Burdur Beige comes from the Burdur region in south-western Turkey, north of Antalya. The most important quarries lie in the areas around Yarisli, Gencali and Yesilova. Internationally the material also runs under Burdur Bej, Crema Kamra, Crema Liva, Crema Alya, Lightning Beige Marble and 闪电米黄 (Shǎndiàn Mǐhuáng).
Is Burdur Beige a marble or a limestone?
Petrographically, Burdur Beige is a Tertiary limestone. In the international marble trade it is often carried as a marble on account of its excellent polishability — a classic trade convention for polishable pale building limestones. In fabrication and maintenance the stone behaves like a high-quality limestone: acid-sensitive, polishable, with a Mohs hardness of around 3-4.
How do I clean and care for Burdur Beige?
Sealing is mandatory. Daily care with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a microfibre cloth or mop. Consistently avoid acidic cleaners, descalers, vinegar and citric acid. Wipe off wine, coffee or oil immediately.
Is Burdur Beige frost-resistant and suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, outstandingly. With only 0.03 % water absorption and a compressive strength after frost of 100.1 MPa, Burdur Beige is exceptionally frost-proof and very well suited to external applications — including pool surrounds and heavily used façades. For external applications with slip resistance requirements, a matt, textured surface finish makes more sense than polished.
Burdur Beige or Crema Marfil — which suits better?
Both are acid-sensitive pale building limestones with a similar maintenance requirement. Crema Marfil from Spain typically shows more vein figuring and has a slightly warmer cream-coloured ground tone. Burdur Beige from Turkey appears somewhat lighter and quieter with subtler veining — and brings markedly higher frost resistance (0.03 % water absorption) and resilience. For classic Mediterranean interiors, Crema Marfil; for modern indoor-outdoor schemes with high technical demands, Burdur Beige.
