Desert Mint Sandstone

Desert Mint Sandstone stands apart from other Indian sandstones through its cool, grey-green colouration — a tone that evokes the sparse, atmospheric landscape of the Rajasthan desert at dusk. It is not the warm red or golden palette of the classic Rajasthani stones, nor the neutral grey of Kandla. Desert Mint occupies its own aesthetic space: cool, understated, and sophisticated.

Quarried in Rajasthan and exported through Stone Harbor, Desert Mint has found strong demand in contemporary architectural and landscaping projects where a restrained, natural palette is required. Its cool tone pairs well with steel, glass, and white concrete in modern settings, and equally with natural timber and planted gardens in organic design contexts.

Origin and Composition

Desert Mint Sandstone is a sedimentary stone from Rajasthan, India. Its distinctive grey-green mint colouration results from the presence of chlorite and other green-toned minerals within the quartz matrix. The stone has a fine grain structure and provides a smooth, consistent surface in honed and polished finishes.

Technical Properties

• Stone Type: Sedimentary sandstone
• Origin: Rajasthan, India
• Colour: Grey-green to mint; cool undertones with natural tonal variation
• Texture: Fine-grained, smooth
• Frost Resistance: Yes
• Weather Resistance: Good
• Density: Approximately 2.4 – 2.6 g/cm³

Available Finishes

• Natural Cleft: Riven texture with full cool-green character.
• Honed: Smooth matte surface. Clean, contemporary look for interior and exterior use.
• Polished: Reflective finish that deepens the mint tones. Interior feature applications.
• Sandblasted: Slip-resistant for outdoor paving and wet areas.
• Tumbled: Aged finish for garden and informal landscaping.
• Sawn: Precision cut for tiling and cladding.

Standard Sizes and Dimensions

• 29 x 29 cm | 29 x 60 cm | 40 x 40 cm | 60 x 60 cm | 60 x 90 cm
• Custom sizes available on request
• Thickness: 20 mm to 30 mm

Applications

• Contemporary Exterior Paving: Patios, terraces, and commercial outdoor spaces.
• Interior Flooring and Wall Cladding: Modern residential and commercial interiors where cool, natural tones are desired.
• Pool Surrounds: The mint-grey tone complements water beautifully.
• Feature Walls: An effective contrast to warm wood and metallic elements.
• Landscaping: Garden paths, retaining walls, and raised beds.

Contact Stone Harbor for export enquiries, samples, and specifications.