Cleopatra Light

Cleopatra Light is a golden-beige natural stone from Egypt with a warm, sunny radiance and a calm image. At ROSSITTIS we carry it for floors, stairs, façades and interiors that need a pale Mediterranean stone effect.

Limestone Egypt 2.630 kg/m³

Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs

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About Cleopatra Light

Cleopatra Light is the paler, more golden variant of the well-known Sinai stones. The surface shows warm yellow, gold, cream and beige tones and thus brings brightness and warmth into a space immediately. Unlike cool grey or white stones, an almost Mediterranean mood emerges here. The material is therefore particularly suitable for stairwells, entrances, floors and interiors intended to read as deliberately friendly and sunny.

The stone comes from Egypt and is petrographically a limestone, even though such materials are often carried in the trade as marble. The technical values are sound: bulk density is around 2,630 kg/m³, water absorption around 0.87 per cent, compressive strength approximately 146.86 MPa and flexural strength around 12.41 MPa. That shows Cleopatra Light is more than a purely decorative stone. At the same time it remains acid-sensitive and should not be treated like a hard rock.

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.

Rohdichte 2.630 kg/m³

Druckfestigkeit 146,9 MPa

Biegezugfestigkeit 12,4 MPa

Wasseraufnahme 0,87 %

Säurebeständig Nein

Suitability by application

Suitable with limitations

Bodenbelag △ Limited
Außenbereich △ Limited

Finishes

Cleopatra Light 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

Cleopatra Light should be professionally sealed on sensitive surfaces. This reduces the ingress of moisture and dirt, but it is no substitute for protection against acids.

For cleaning and care, use pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, water and soft cloths or mops. Acidic bathroom and kitchen cleaners are unsuitable.

On pale, warm surfaces, regular gentle cleaning and care is worthwhile so that traffic marks, limescale or soap residues do not become unnecessarily visible. For external surfaces, good drainage is also important.

In heavily used kitchens the stone remains sensible only with realistic expectations of use. On floors, stairs and façades it is considerably more straightforward.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleopatra Light suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, the stone can also be used outdoors where the finish, the construction and the drainage are planned appropriately.

Is Cleopatra Light a marble?

Petrographically, Cleopatra Light is a limestone. In the trade, however, Sinai stones of this kind are often marketed as marble.

How do I clean and care for Cleopatra Light?

For cleaning and care, use pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and a suitable sealer. Acidic products should be avoided.

Where does Cleopatra Light come from?

The stone comes from Egypt, from the Sinai area.

Where is Cleopatra Light used?

Typical applications are floors, stairs, façades, window sills and warm interiors with a Mediterranean radiance.

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