Before Oman emerged as a dominion of sand and mountain, it was a pristine seabed. Discover the 90-million-year alchemical journey of the micritic limestone and tectonic ophiolite beneath your feet.
Before Oman was a land of sand and mountain, it was a seabed. For eons, the shallow Tethys Sea deposited calcium-rich marine life—rudists and foraminifera—into soft sedimentary layers that would one day become the core of our stone.
In a rare geological phenomenon known as 'obduction,' the heavy oceanic crust was pushed OVER the continental plate rather than under it. This violent embrace between earth and sea trapped dense marine minerals above sea level, gifting the stone its exceptional hardness.
As the Al Hajar mountains rose, immense tectonic pressure and thermal heat forged the specific veins and colors we see today. Iron oxides painted the beiges; carbon remnants sketched the greys. Every vein is a 'healed fracture' from an ancient earthquake.
Today, these mountains stand as a 90-million-year library of the earth's memory. This is the source of Omani marble, curated exclusively by Diamond Stone.
Located at the intersection of three tectonic plates, the Al Hajar range is one of the few places on Earth where the mantle is exposed. This unique positioning creates the distinct mineral variations found in Diamond Stone marble.
This isn't just stone; it's a mineral record of a planet in motion. Hover to zoom into the microscopic signatures of each block.
Iron oxides paint our beige in palettes of cream and honey. Look closely to find the fossil record—tiny rudists and foraminifera visible in the stone.
Scientific Insight
"Visible marine fossils from the Cretaceous period."
Carbon remnants sketch our sophisticated greys. The sharp white lines are 'healed fractures'—calcite-filled cracks from ancient earthquakes.
Scientific Insight
"Calcite mineral deposits in ancient pressure-cracks."
We do not mine; we harvest. Our extraction process respects the integrity of the mountain, ensuring minimal waste and maximum reverence for the block.
Raw Audio Capture
The deep rumble of the diamond wire cutter meets the wind of the high desert.
Precision Extraction
Sovereign precision in every cut. The splash of mountain water against freshly revealed veins.
Block Identity
OM-HJ90-4422-B
Quarry Location
23.2327° N, 58.4688° E
Al Hajar
Mountains
Geological Age
Cretaceous Period
~90 Million Years
Petrographic Signature
4.5
Hardness
0.12%
Absorption
2.71
Density
Microscopic Analysis
The alchemical journey between the Tethys seabed and the Arabian plate forged a material of extreme density. Our stones are not merely decorative; they are 90-million-year engineering marvels, raised through tectonic pressure to surpass standard architectural requirements.
The mountains of yesterday, the monuments of tomorrow.
The journey from seabed to summit is complete. Now, the legacy is yours to curate.
