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Denmark · Limestone

Faxe Limestone

also known as Faxe Hvid, Danish White Limestone, Faxe Kalk

A Danian bryozoan limestone from the famous Faxe quarry on the island of Sjælland, Denmark. Used historically for Danish churches, manor houses and public buildings. Its white-to-cream colour and distinctive bryozoan fossil texture give it a refined, slightly rustic character. Exported for restoration work and contemporary Nordic architectural projects.

Origin
Faxe, Sjælland, eastern Denmark, Denmark
Stone type
Limestone
Density
2.3 g/cm³
Look
clean, Nordic, marine fossil, heritage, light
Finishes
honed, sawn, brushed
Formats
slab, tile, block
Exterior use
Suitable — dense, exterior-grade

Type-level physical facts shown. Per-lot lab values (absorption, flexural strength) confirmed at quotation.

Good to know

What are bryozoan fossils in Faxe Limestone?

Bryozoa are small colonial marine invertebrates. In Faxe Limestone, their fossilised colonies form a distinctive lacy or branching texture visible on cut surfaces, giving the stone its unique character compared to uniform limestones.

Is Faxe Limestone available for export?

Yes, the Faxe quarry has been operational for centuries and exports to restoration and architectural projects across Northern Europe. Contact Danish stone suppliers for current stock and formats.

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