EGYPTIAN GREEN PROPHYRY

Quarry Site and Technical Characteristics

Quarried from the area around Gebel Duhan (Smoke Mountain) in the Eastern Desert of Egypt between the 1st and 5th centuries, Egyptian Green Porphyry—also known as Lapis Hieracitis and Porfido Verde Egiziano—is a distinguished stone classified as a volcanic rock with an ‘Andesite-Dacite Porphyry’ composition.

Physical Properties and Aesthetic Qualities

This stone was highly prized for its unique aesthetic and durability. Featuring an igneous rock composition with prominent green and white hues, Green Porphyry was a rare and valuable stone used extensively in ancient Egypt and later by the Romans. Its exceptional durability and unique colour have made it a symbol of prestige and luxury throughout history.