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Islamabad

Stone Name: Islamabad Limestone
Stone Type: Limestone
Origin: Iran
Available Cuts: Slab, Tile, Free-length size, Step & Riser, Cut-to-size, Cladding Panels
Finishes: Honed, Polished, Sandblasted, Bush-Hammered, Brushed, Split-face, Cut-broken

Key Features:

  • Uniform and consistent background color
  • High density and structural stability
  • Low water absorption
  • Good resistance to cold and frost conditions
  • Natural matte appearance suitable for modern architecture
  • Good workability for architectural fabrication
  • Long-term color stability in exterior applications

Main Iranian Quarries

  • Islamabad Quarry – Lorestan Province
  • Khorramabad Region – Lorestan Province

Applications

  • Exterior façades and building cladding
  • Interior wall cladding and architectural surfaces
  • Residential and commercial projects
  • Public building facades and urban construction
  • Flooring in low to medium traffic areas
  • Staircases and architectural elements
  • Decorative stone components and custom designs

Supplier Status – Karimi Stone

Product Name Supplier Exporter Manufacturer Quarry Owner
Islamabad Limestone available at Negin Sang Karimi (Karimi Stone)

Additional Information

Islamabad Limestone is a high-quality Iranian limestone known for its clean texture, uniform structure, and soft natural color tone. Formed through sedimentary geological processes, this stone offers a consistent appearance with minimal visual variation, making it highly suitable for large-scale architectural projects. Its balanced density, workability, and reliable performance make Islamabad Limestone a practical and cost-effective solution for façade systems and interior applications.

1. General Characteristics (Islamabad Limestone Introduction)

  • Consistent and uniform appearance for large architectural surfaces
  • Suitable for facades, wall cladding, and architectural elements
  • Stable color and long-term performance in building applications

2. Technical & Aesthetic Properties

Appearance:

  • Light cream to grey background with minimal natural variation
  • Smooth and uniform texture
  • Soft architectural tone suitable for modern and classic design

Key Technical Properties:

  • Medium to high density
  • Good compressive strength
  • Low water absorption
  • Good resistance to environmental exposure
  • Easy cutting and processing for custom elements

3. Iranian Islamabad Limestone

  • Widely used in Iranian architectural projects and export markets
  • Known for reliable structural quality and uniform blocks
  • Available in slabs, tiles, façade panels, and custom dimensions

4. Sorting (Grading) System

  • No universal grading standard; classification varies by quarry
  • General grading criteria:
    • Uniform background tone
    • Minimal defects or fractures
    • Consistent surface quality
    • Color stability
  • Project-specific sorting available upon request

5. Why Islamabad Limestone from Karimi Stone?

  • Careful quarry selection and block inspection
  • Modern processing technology and precise cutting
  • Consistent color sorting for large projects
  • Export-grade packaging and international shipping
  • Supply capability for blocks, slabs, tiles, and custom sizes

Technical Data – Islamabad Limestone (Typical Range)

Property Porosity Density Abrasion Resistance Compressive Strength Water Absorption
Typical Specification Range Medium Medium to High Medium Medium to High Low to Medium
Project Values Available upon request based on quarry selection and laboratory testing.