The collection
Natural stone from North Macedonia and Croatia
Material, by origin.
Three natural stones from two regions, supplied by SUNMINERALS: Matka travertine and Sivec marble from North Macedonia, and limestone from Croatia.
Each comes as blocks, slabs and cut-to-size pieces, in more than 60 finishes. The showroom is in Business Bay, Dubai.
Get to know each one by where it comes from, how it can be finished and how it will age, on a tower lobby or on a family terrace.
01Matka Travertine
Warm, layered, naturally tactile.
Sourced from the heart of North Macedonia, Matka travertine is known for its quality and its long working life. The grain is open and linear, in a warm range that runs from ivory to walnut.
- Finishes
- Honed · Aged · Polished · Sawn Cut · 60+ options
- Formats
- Blocks · Slabs · Tiles · Cut-to-size
02Sivec Marble
Luminous, fine crystalline, precise.
Quarried at Prilep in North Macedonia, Sivec is a fine-grained white marble valued for its purity and its even texture. The veining is delicate, in soft grey or beige.
- Finishes
- Honed · Aged · Polished · Sawn Cut · 60+ options
- Formats
- Blocks · Slabs · Bookmatched pairs · Cut-to-size
03Croatian Limestone
Calm, durable, architectural.
Natural warmth at architectural scale. Croatian limestone keeps to a restrained palette of pale beige, cream and mineral grey. It is durable and consistent, and it suits contemporary and traditional buildings alike.
- Finishes
- Honed · Aged · Polished · Sawn Cut · 60+ options
- Formats
- Blocks · Slabs · Tiles · Cut-to-size
Travertine, marble and limestone compared
The three stones, side by side.
Published values where we have them. Every stone has a full Technical Data Sheet on request.
| Property | Matka Travertine | Sivec Marble | Croatian Limestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Matka, North Macedonia | Prilep, North Macedonia | Croatia |
| Colour range | Ivory, sand, honey, walnut | Pristine white with delicate grey or beige veining | Pale beige, cream and mineral grey |
| Grain | Open linear grain with visible bedding | Fine-grained crystalline body of uniform texture | Fine, uniform grain |
| Published values | Bulk density 2.63 g/cm³ · Compression strength 138.2 MPa · Water absorption 0.87% · Friction wear 24.3 cm³/50 cm² | Density 2830 kg/m³ · Water absorption 0.3% wt. | On the Technical Data Sheet, on request |
| Formats | Blocks · Slabs · Tiles · Cut-to-size | Blocks · Slabs · Bookmatched pairs · Cut-to-size | Blocks · Slabs · Tiles · Cut-to-size |
| Applications | Exterior and interior walls · Floors · Pool capping · Fountains · Stairs and window sills | Flooring · Cladding · Bespoke architectural elements · Countertops · Stairs and window sills | Exterior and interior walls · Floors · Stairs and window sills · Monuments · Pool capping |
Finishing system
Four decisions, one surface.
Travertine offers the fullest set of choices. The cut comes first, because it sets the pattern: vein cut runs in straight lines, cross cut opens into soft, cloud-like movement. Pore, sheen and texture then tune the surface to the way it will be used.
Marble and limestone have no cut or pore to decide, because those belong to travertine alone. They are specified on sheen and texture.
60+finishing options across the collection
- Vocabulary
- Honed · Aged · Polished · Sawn Cut · Rockfaced · Sandblasted · Bushhammered · Tumbled
Travertine, as the fullest set
- 00Cut
- Vein cut, linear movement · Cross cut, cloud-like movement
- 01Pore
- Open · Filled
- 02Sheen
- Honed · Polished
- 03Texture
- Leathered · Brushed · Sandblasted
Each material page has its own selector, so you can choose the cut and finish against the stone itself.
Broader material network
The right material for the project.
Sometimes a project needs a stone beyond our own three. SunMinerals then works through an established sourcing network to find the right marble, travertine, limestone, onyx or other natural material.
We choose on appearance, performance and availability, and always for the place the stone is going.
- 01Material research
- 02Sample coordination
- 03Processing compatibility
- 04Project-specific procurement
- Reachable
- Marble · Travertine · Limestone · Onyx · and other natural stone
Formats
Standard where useful. Custom where required.
Final slab dimensions depend on the selected block.
Clear parameters, with flexibility where the block allows.
- Standard slab thicknesses
- 2 cm and 3 cm
- Project-specific thicker formats
- 4 cm to 12 cm
- Approximate maximum block processing size
- 3.0 × 2.0 × 2.0 m
Custom fabrication: thickness, edge, relief.
Cut to scale
Dimensions follow the design.
SunMinerals produces standard slabs, project-specific thicker stone formats and cut-to-size elements. Custom dimensions, surface finishes and edge profiles can be coordinated for large architectural planes and precise interior details.
Architectural surfaces
- Flooring and wall cladding
- Façade and external paving
- Pool and landscape elements
Precise elements
- Stairs, risers and landings
- Countertops and vanity tops
- Custom edge profiles
Bespoke capability
Bookmatched slabs, carved, curved and fluted pieces.
Technical data
Technical data,available on request.
Each sheet supports architectural specification, engineering review and material selection, with laboratory values presented to the relevant European EN standards.
On the sheet
- Material identification
- Physical properties
- Mechanical performance
- Recommended applications
Questions buyers ask
Natural stone, answered.
If you are not sure which stone suits the space, tell us about it and we will point you to the right block.
We reply personally by email, with a recommendation and the next step.
Which natural stones does SUNMINERALS supply?
Three core stones from two regions: Matka travertine and Sivec marble from North Macedonia, and limestone from Croatia. When a project needs a stone beyond the core collection, such as onyx, SUNMINERALS works through an established sourcing network and selects on appearance, performance, availability and the intended application.
What is the difference between marble and travertine?
Travertine forms where mineral springs meet the air, as band after band of calcium carbonate settles, which gives it a layered grain and open pores.
Marble begins as limestone that heat and pressure have recrystallised, so it has depth instead of pattern. Matka travertine is warm and layered, from ivory to walnut, while Sivec marble is a fine-grained white with delicate grey or beige veining.
Which of the stones can be used outdoors?
Matka travertine and Croatian limestone are both supplied for exterior walls, floors and pool capping. Sivec marble is supplied for flooring, cladding, bespoke architectural elements, countertops, and stairs and window sills.
The Technical Data Sheet for each stone covers frost resistance and slip resistance for the specification.
What slab thicknesses and sizes are available?
Standard slab thicknesses are 2 cm and 3 cm. Project-specific thicker formats run from 4 cm to 12 cm, and the approximate maximum block processing size is 3.0 × 2.0 × 2.0 m. Final slab dimensions depend on the selected block.
How many finishes are there?
More than 60 across the collection, including honed, aged, polished, sawn cut, rockfaced, sandblasted, bushhammered and tumbled. Cut controls the pattern and finish controls the surface: travertine is specified on cut, pore, sheen and texture, while marble and limestone are specified on sheen and texture.
What is the minimum order?
Orders can begin from one slab, subject to material availability. If the selected material is in factory inventory, shipment can be arranged promptly.
When blocks must be sourced, the programme is confirmed after material, volume, processing and finish requirements have been reviewed. The lead time is confirmed for each specification.
Can I get samples and a Technical Data Sheet before ordering?
Yes. Before production begins, you approve the selected material, finish and appearance. Production then follows those agreed specifications, with blocks and slabs selected and sorted to support consistency.
Technical Data Sheets are available for SUNMINERALS natural stone materials, supporting architectural specification, engineering review and material selection. Laboratory values are presented according to the relevant European EN standards.
How is the stone shipped to Dubai and the rest of the UAE?
SUNMINERALS coordinates final inspection, protective packing and international shipment according to the order and destination. Documentation, shipment planning and delivery schedules are coordinated as part of the order process.
The Port of Thessaloniki in Greece is the primary export gateway for international deliveries. Tell us the destination when you enquire, and the shipment is planned for it.
Applications
See the stone in place.
Façades and lobbies, spas and pools, stairs, counters and kitchen islands. The same three families at work, at the scale of a building and at the scale of a home.