Jura Gelb is a warm yellow-beige German limestone from Bavaria with characteristic fossils and a calm dimension-stone presence. ROSSITTIS carries it as a classic for slabs, skirtings, tiles and floors, wherever a regional dimension stone with a genuine natural stone identity is called for.
Limestone
Germany
2.610 kg/m³
Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs, Crust slabs ·
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Other trade names: Dietfurter Kalkstein, Gold Limestone, Hampton Beige, Lotos, Pietra del Giura Gialla
About Jura gelb
Jura Gelb is one of the best-known German natural stones and a fixed reference in the everyday work of many specifiers. Its colour lies between yellow-beige, honey and pale brown nuances, complemented by the fossil inclusions typical of the stone. It is precisely this mixture of calm, warmth and geological legibility that has made Jura Gelb so popular for decades. On floors, stairs, walls or window sills the material reads as prestigious without being loud. Compared with many Mediterranean limestones, Jura Gelb is usually more compact and more like a working dimension stone.
The stone comes from Bavaria, from the Treuchtlingen area in the Franconian Jura. Geologically it is a limestone. In the natural stone trade, however, Jura Gelb is traditionally listed in the marble segment, because its appearance, fabrication and market understanding all sit there. For specifiers this trade classification is decisive: Jura Gelb is sought as a German marble classic, even though the geological truth is calcareous. As a regional dimension stone with high name recognition in particular, it is very firmly anchored in the German-speaking market.
Technically, Jura Gelb is solidly positioned for a dense limestone. Bulk density is 2,610 kg/m³, compressive strength 149 MPa, flexural strength 14.1 MPa and water absorption around 1.1 %. The material is therefore well suited to internal floors, stairs, walls and selected facade or external applications. At the same time it holds that frost suitability depends on the bed, and polished surfaces are not a good long-term solution outdoors. For planning, the specific batch and finish must therefore be honestly taken into account.
The finishes currently available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down this page. At ROSSITTIS, Jura Gelb is available as a raw slab and skirting as well as for tiles, floors, stairs, window sills and further cutting.
The frank assessment: Jura Gelb is not a trouble-free kitchen stone, nor a blanket frost-capable all-rounder. Its strength lies in regional identity, a warm dimension-stone presence and classic architecture. Anyone looking for precisely that gets a very load-bearing German natural stone classic here.
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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.
Jura gelb is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Poliert
Politur ist die klassischste Veredelung für Marmor und Kalkstein — eine glänzende Oberfläche mit höchstmöglicher Farbintensität und ausgeprägter Tiefenwirkung der Aderung. Je nach mineralischer Zusammensetzung kann die Wirkung stellenweise mattglänzend sein. Säureempfindlich — Wein, Zitrone und Essig hinterlassen Ätzspuren bei längerer Einwirkung.
Sandgestrahlt
Die Oberfläche wird mit Hochdruck und Quarzsand bestrahlt und gleichmäßig aufgeraut — die Fläche bleibt plan, fühlt sich aber rau an. Die Farbe wirkt weniger intensiv als bei polierten Varianten. Rutschhemmend und frostbeständig — für Außenbereiche, Pflasterungen und Stufen mit Anforderung an Trittsicherheit.
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.
Geschliffen C220
Mattes Erscheinungsbild durch feinen Schliff mit Körnung C220 — die ebene Oberfläche wirkt ruhig mit etwas intensiverer Farbwirkung als C120, leichte Schleifspuren möglich. Pflegeintensiver als poliert, dafür kratzfester und matt-elegant — beliebte Wahl für moderne Bodenflächen und Wandverkleidungen.
Sandgestrahlt+satiniert
Die Oberfläche wird sandgestrahlt aufgeraut und anschließend gebürstet — dadurch entsteht eine plane Fläche mit sanfterer Haptik als rein sandgestrahlt. Die Farbe wirkt zurückhaltend, die Textur ist rutschhemmend. Für anspruchsvolle Außenanwendungen, bei denen Trittsicherheit mit feinerer Haptik kombiniert werden soll.
Care & fabrication
As a calcite-bound natural stone, Jura Gelb should be sealed carefully, particularly on floors, stairs and kitchen or bathroom surfaces. At around 1.1 % water absorption, surface protection matters for later cleaning and care.
For cleaning and care, only pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, water and soft cloths or mops are suitable. Acidic cleaners, descalers and even household products containing citric acid are unsuitable for Jura Gelb and cause matt etch marks.
Avoid aggressive chemistry, standing moisture and abrasive pads. On floor areas, dirt-trapping zones help, because sand and fine grit can put a long-term strain on the surface.
Indoors and outdoors, clean and care for the stone regularly and refresh the sealer according to use. For external applications, always make sure of a suitable, unpolished finish and check the specific frost suitability of the batch.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jura Gelb a marble or a limestone?
Geologically, Jura Gelb is a limestone. In the natural stone trade, however, it is traditionally listed in the marble segment, because its fabrication, appearance and market perception all sit there.
Is Jura Gelb suitable as a worktop?
Only to a limited extent. At 2,610 kg/m³ bulk density and 149 MPa compressive strength, Jura Gelb is certainly stable, but it remains acid-sensitive and in kitchens reacts markedly more sensitively to lemon, vinegar or wine than granite or quartzite.
What finishes are available in Jura Gelb?
The finishes currently available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Where does Jura Gelb come from?
Jura Gelb comes from Bavaria, from the Treuchtlingen area in the Franconian Jura. The fossils in the stone go back to deposits of a tropical Jurassic sea.
How do I clean Jura Gelb correctly?
For cleaning and care, use only pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, water and soft cloths. Acidic cleaners and descalers are unsuitable for Jura Gelb.
Is Jura Gelb frost-resistant?
Frost suitability depends on the bed and must be checked for the specific batch. Polished external surfaces are not a good long-term solution with Jura Gelb.