White Pearl Limestone
White Pearl Limestone is a pure white Turkish natural limestone distinguished by its distinctive subtle brown shell fossil markings — micro-remnants of ancient marine organisms embedded in the calcium carbonate matrix. It is one of the whitest limestone varieties available, with a refined, luminous quality that approaches white marble while retaining limestone's characteristically matte, understated character.
What makes White Pearl limestone unique
White Pearl limestone forms from ancient marine sediment quarried in Turkey — the shell fossil inclusions visible throughout the stone are genuine biological records from the ancient sea floor that became the stone. These tiny brown shell marks are the geological signature of White Pearl limestone and what distinguishes it from other white limestone varieties. At close range the fossil detail is visible and adds subtle character. At installation distance the stone reads as clean, pure white — an architectural neutral with genuine natural depth.
Available White Pearl varieties:
White Pearl (Classic)
Standard White Pearl — pure white with clearly visible shell markings. The most widely specified variety.
White Pearl Myra
Slightly lighter background with finer shell detail — the most consistent and uniform White Pearl variety.
White Pearl Lymra
Fine-grained Lymra variety — softer texture and subtler fossil markings for more refined applications.
Available formats:
Field Tile
3×6 to 24×24 — honed, tumbled, brushed, suede, corduroy, and textured finishes for indoor and outdoor applications.
Mosaic Tile
2×2, hexagon, herringbone, and linear mosaics on mesh backing — for backsplashes, shower floors, and accent walls.
Moldings & Trims
Pencil liners, chair rails, bullnose, and baseboards — for coordinated White Pearl installations.
Ledger Panels
Stacked stone ledger panels in White Pearl — for feature walls, fireplace surrounds, and exterior cladding.
Pavers
3cm and 5cm thick outdoor pavers and pool coping — for pool decks and exterior applications.
Pool Coping
Eased edge and bullnose profiles — the standard white limestone pool edge piece for luxury pool surrounds.
Available finishes:
Honed
Tumbled
Brushed
Suede
Corduroy
Textured
Stacked / Split-Face
Best applications:
Bathroom Floors
Shower Walls
Pool Decks
Kitchen Backsplash
Feature Walls
Outdoor Patios
Important: White Pearl limestone is a limestone, not a marble — some product descriptions across our site incorrectly refer to it as marble. It is a natural limestone with limestone's characteristic matte surface and organic texture. Requires sealing before and after installation. Free samples strongly recommended — shell fossil markings vary in density between pieces and between lots.
Genuine Turkish limestone
Free samples on all products
Tile, mosaic, paver & coping formats
Specialists: 855-797-8453