Frickenhäuser Muschelkalk is a high-quality limestone sourced from the quarries of Germany. The stone displays a soft beige to cream palette with subtle, fine-grained texture and occasional delicate veining that adds depth without overpowering its understated elegance. Its natural translucency and low porosity make it ideal for both interior and exterior applications, including flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and decorative panels. Frickenhäuser Muschelkalk responds well to a range of finishes—from polished and honed to brushed and matte—allowing architects and designers to achieve a variety of aesthetic effects. Marmi di Carrara supplies this stone in large blocks, 2–3 cm slabs, and cut-to-size pieces, and provides detailed photographs of actual slabs before purchase to ensure transparency and confidence in selection.
Petrographic description
Typically beige and cream limestone.
Frickenhäuser Muschelkalk is a Limestone quarried in Germany, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICDELS00328. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Frickenhäuser Muschelkalk suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Frickenhäuser Muschelkalk per m²?
Indicative price from €75/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Frickenhäuser Muschelkalk shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
