Introduction to Turkish Natural Stones: Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Limestone & Granite

Natural Stone Academy — Atlas Natural Stones, Inc.

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Turkey is one of the world’s most important sources of natural stone, especially marble, travertine, onyx, limestone, basalt and granite. As a Turkish marble supplier and natural stone exporter based in Ankara, Atlas Natural Stones, Inc. helps international clients access this wide range of materials in slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces.

This introductory article explains the main types of Turkish natural stones, typical applications, and how you can approach material selection for your next project. For a detailed overview of the actual products we supply, you can always visit our Turkish natural stone products page.

1. Turkish Marble

When people talk about Turkish marble, they usually think of classic white and beige stones such as Afyon White, Mugla White, Marmara White, Bilecik Beige, Burdur Beige and Antalya Beige. Turkey also offers special marbles like Milas Lilac, Isparta Pink, Elazığ Cherry, Aegean Burgundy, Diyarbakır Black and Akşehir Black.

Turkish marble slabs and tiles are widely used in hotel lobbies, shopping malls, luxury residences and public buildings. Polished finishes highlight the natural veining, while honed and brushed surfaces are preferred for a softer, more contemporary look. You can see many of these options under the Marble section of our product portfolio.

2. Travertine from Denizli and Other Regions

Travertine is another flagship material from Turkey, especially from the Denizli region. Classic beige travertine, Noce travertine, Silver travertine and Ivory / Light travertine are used for both interior floors and exterior terraces, pool surrounds and landscaping.

Travertine can be supplied as filled and honed tiles for indoor use, or tumbled and brushed pavers for outdoor areas. Cross-cut and vein-cut options create very different visual effects. To explore these materials in more depth, take a look at our travertine product category.

3. Onyx and Decorative Stones

Turkey also produces highly decorative onyx stones, such as Honey Onyx, White Onyx, Green Onyx and various multi-color, banded onyx materials. These translucent stones are ideal for backlit bar fronts, reception desks, feature walls and luxury bathrooms, where a strong visual impact is required.

Because onyx is more delicate than marble and granite, it is usually specified in feature areas rather than heavy traffic surfaces. For projects that require decorative stones and semi-precious materials, you can start from the Onyx & Decorative Stones section and then share your reference photos or mood boards with our team.

4. Limestone, Dolomite, Basalt, Andesite & Granite

For façades and uniform interior designs, limestone and dolomite are very popular. Limra limestone is a well-known reference for light, fine-grained façade cladding. Other limestones and dolomites from Turkey offer similar aesthetics in slightly different tones and textures.

For streetscapes, public squares and heavy-duty exterior areas, designers often choose basalt, andesite, slate, diabase and other hard stones. These materials are supplied as cobblestones, pavers, kerbs and exterior tiles. Selected granite from Turkey is used for high-traffic floors, exterior stairs and kitchen worktops. You can find these materials under Basalt, Andesite & Paving and Granite & Other Stones.

5. Working with a Turkish Natural Stone Exporter

For international projects, choosing the right natural stone exporter from Turkey is just as important as choosing the right materials. An independent trading company like Atlas Natural Stones, Inc. can:

Help you compare multiple quarries and factories for the same marble or travertine name
Coordinate slab, tile and cut-to-size production based on your drawings and specifications
Organize inspection, packing, container loading and export documentation
Act as a single point of contact throughout the entire supply process

If you are exploring which stones to use in your project, the Academy article on choosing between marble, travertine, limestone and granite is a good next step. You can then cross-check your preferences with our live product range on the Products page.

6. Next Steps

The Natural Stone Academy contains many more detailed guides on Turkish marble, travertine, onyx, limestone, basalt, granite and other stones. Use this introduction as a starting point, then dive deeper into specific topics such as finishes, installation methods, logistics and maintenance.

When you are ready to move from research to actual material selection, you can send us your stone schedule, drawings or reference photos via the contact page. As a Turkish marble supplier and natural stone exporter, we will help you match technical requirements with realistic quarry and factory options in Turkey.