On hand at our Los Angeles yard: 2 available slabs of Petit Granit, a 2 cm black limestone from Belgium in a honed finish. Lot HQ0058 measures about 122″ × 59″, with 2 slabs on hold.

This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 122″ × 59″, about 50 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is black. Natural stone still varies inside that description, so the slab itself is the reference for movement and shade. This material is recorded as quarried in Belgium.

The honed finish is smooth and matte, without a high gloss. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.

In the yard

Lot HQ0058 at our Los Angeles yard shows 4 slabs in stock, 2 slabs on hold, and 2 slabs available. Available means in stock minus slabs on hold.

The slabs can be compared in daylight at our Los Angeles yard before anything is cut.

Where it works

For this kind of stone, the usual applications are floors, wall cladding, and vanities. The right use still depends on the finish, the thickness, and how the slab will be cared for after it is installed. Inspiration photos show this stone in a Floor.

The material

Limestone is a sedimentary stone, usually calmer in pattern than marble, with a soft mineral color. It is more porous than granite and is a frequent choice for floors, cladding, and vanities. Honed and brushed finishes suit its matte character. Acidic products can etch it, and a sealer is often part of the care plan. Slabs from the same lot are the right set to compare for shade before they are cut.

About Petit Granit

Petit Granit, also known as Belgian Blue Stone or Pierre Bleue, is a prestigious crinoidal limestone quarried exclusively in the Wallonia region of Belgium. Characterized by its dense structure and deep blue-grey to charcoal-black tonality, it features a unique scattering of fossilized encrinite fragments that glisten like stars. Despite its name, which translates to Little Granite, it is a sedimentary rock whose durability and low water absorption have made it a staple of European architecture since the Middle Ages. Interestingly, while it appears deep black when polished, it transitions to a soft grey-blue when honed or aged outdoors.