Difference between Jura Beige and Jura Grey limestone

Jura limestone is a type of natural stone with a beige to grey-blue color that is extracted in the region of Bavaria – Germany. The natural colors of this limestone are beige, grey-blue and a mixture of both.

In this article, we take a look at both limestone and make a comparison, in order to try to understand the main differences between them as well as each one of them individually.

The Jura Beige and Jura Grey limestone are extracted in the same quarries, but in different sections or layers within the quarries. Some layers or sections may have a beige color, other may have a grey color, but both types share the same origin. They also share the same structure and technical properties. In short, we are talking about the same stone, but with differences in terms of color and some elements visible at the surface.

The main points that distinguish these two limestones are the color, which can be grey or beige. Also, the types of applications, where they can be generally used on the same application, we see that the Jura Grey may have some limitation on outdoor application due to the fact that it contains some iron that can rust. Finally, these two limestone can have slightly different market, mostly due to color.

On this video below, we take a look at both limestones, making a comprehensive comparison between them.