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Name of the Stone: Dietfurt Dolomite® (Wachenzeller Dolomite)

Stone Type: Dolomite (limestone with high share of the Dolomite mineral)

Color: Beige to brown to grey, with a rustic and open-pored texture, offering a Mediterranean appeal.

Quarry Location: Dietfurt and Wachenzell, Bavaria, Germany

Description of the Stone: The Dietfurter and Wachenzeller Dolomites are natural, robust stones with a distinctive open-pored structure and earthy tones. The stone’s natural and rustic appearance, complete with small holes typical of the material, makes it particularly appealing to stone lovers who appreciate its authenticity and raw beauty.

Peculiarities of the Stone: A standout feature of this dolomite is its resistance to de-icing salts, making it highly suitable for paving applications. The stone’s open pores and natural texture contribute to its timeless, natural look, which resonates with those who seek a genuine connection to natural materials. It’s a stone lover’s stone, admired for its natural imperfections and earthy charm. The stone is also frost-resistant making it ideal for freeze-thaw conditions.

Application: Ideal for garden, landscape architecture and exterior paving. Its frost and de-icing salt resistance make it perfect for outdoor applications like public and private pavements, market squares, and other high-traffic areas. Indoors, it is often used in combination with a honed finish for smooth surfaces, such as in flooring installations. The stone’s versatility also makes it suitable for rustic masonry.

Finishes: natural, honed, polished, rustic

Certifications: Our company holds certifications in EPD, EMAS, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001, demonstrating our commitment to environmental sustainability and energy management.

Frost Resistant: Yes

Company: Franken-Schotter has been in business for more than 50 years, located near Nuremberg, Bavaria, specializes in quarrying and processing natural stones, including limestone, dolomites, and travertines. The company is committed to sustainable practices, operating on a zero-waste basis to minimize its environmental impact. With access to some of the largest and richest reserves of natural stone, Franken-Schotter is known for its high-quality products and responsible quarrying practices.
https://www.franken-schotter.com/en/natural-stone/dietfurt-dolomite/

Contact: Headquarters Dietfurt, Quarry – Showroom – Sales, Hungerbachtal 1, 91757 Treuchtlingen-Dietfurt
Tel: +49 9142 / 802-0
Fax: +49 9142 / 802-267
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