Limestone

Jura gelb

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 · 34 of 290 reserved

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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.

In stock

Current availability from our warehouse.

290 slabs in stock — 256 available now, 34 reserved · plus 75 blocks

Thicknesses: 1–4 cm · Finishes: Polished, Sandblasted, Satin-honed and more · Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs

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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.

Rohdichte 2.610 kg/m³

Druckfestigkeit 149,0 MPa

Biegezugfestigkeit 14,1 MPa

Wasseraufnahme 1,10 %

Säurebeständig Nein

Suitability by application

Suitable with limitations

Bodenbelag △ Limited
Außenbereich △ Limited

Finishes

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

Polished

Polishing is the most classic finish for marble and limestone — a glossy surface with the highest possible colour intensity and a pronounced depth to the veining. Depending on the mineral composition, the effect can be matte-gloss in places. Acid-sensitive — wine, lemon and vinegar leave etch marks after prolonged contact.

Sandblasted

The surface is blasted with quartz sand at high pressure and evenly roughened — the surface stays level, but it feels rough to the touch. The colour appears less intense than on polished variants. Slip-resistant and frost-resistant — for outdoor areas, paving and steps with a requirement for sure footing.

Satin-honed

The surface is brushed — softer minerals are selectively removed, creating a subtle depth and a matte appearance. Strongly veined limestones in particular gain a characterful look and feel this way. The more matte finish conceals small etch marks better than a polish and stands up better to everyday use on heavily used interior surfaces.

Honed C220

A matt appearance created by fine honing with C220 grit — the level surface looks calm, with a somewhat more intense colour effect than C120; light honing marks are possible. More maintenance-intensive than polished, but more scratch-resistant and matt-elegant — a popular choice for modern floors and wall claddings.

Sandblasted + satin-honed

The surface is roughened by sandblasting and then brushed — this creates a level surface with a softer feel than sandblasted alone. The colour appears restrained and the texture is slip-resistant. For demanding outdoor applications in which secure footing is to be combined with a finer tactile quality.

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.

What does Jura gelb cost?

The price depends on the batch, thickness, surface finish and fabrication — with natural stone there is no serious flat rate per square metre. Business customers see prices once their B2B account is activated; private customers receive a complete quote through a fabricator near them.