Limestone

Anröchter Dolomit

Anröchter Dolomit is a yellow-green to beige-grey German limestone with a matt, traditional building-stone effect. At ROSSITTIS it is used for façades, paving, stairs and external works wherever a classic German building material with regional character is called for.

Limestone Germany Frostbeständig 2.550 kg/m³

Available as: Slabs, Skirting

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Other trade names: Anrochter Limestone, Anroechter Dolomit, Anroechter Gruen Sandstein, Anroechter Gruenstein, Anroechter Grun, Anroechter Kalkstein, Anröchter Grünsandstein, Fossil Green, German Green Limestone, Jura Green, Jurassic Green, RO-04-006, grüner Sandstein

About Anröchter Dolomit

Anröchter Dolomit is one of the defining German building stones for façade and external architecture. Its colouring ranges from yellow-green and beige-grey through to muted earthy tones; the pattern appears fine, matt and very constructional. It is precisely this restraint that makes the stone so strong: it does not dominate, but gives architecture substance and regional credibility. For façades, plinths, paving and stairs that is a very classic profile.

The stone comes from Germany, from Anröchte in North Rhine-Westphalia. Despite the historical trade designation, petrographically it is a slightly dolomitised limestone. On the market, however, Anröchter Dolomit is read above all as a regional building stone. Compared with Portuguese limestones it appears more traditional and more porous; compared with granite, markedly softer and more craftsmanlike. That is frequently exactly what is wanted.

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Current availability from our warehouse.

22 slabs in stock · plus 7 blocks

Thicknesses: 1–4 cm · Finishes: Honed C220, Honed C400 · Available as: Slabs, Skirting

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Technical data

Guide values for the stone type, taken from manufacturer and test reports. Natural stone is a natural product — individual batches and slabs can differ. For critical applications, request slab-specific test data.

Rohdichte 2.550 kg/m³

Druckfestigkeit 85,0 MPa

Biegezugfestigkeit 23,1 MPa

Wasseraufnahme 3,15 %

Frostbeständig Ja

Säurebeständig Nein

Suitability by application

Suitable with limitations

Bodenbelag △ Limited

Finishes

Anröchter Dolomit is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.

Honed C220

A matt appearance created by fine honing with C220 grit — the level surface looks calm, with a somewhat more intense colour effect than C120; light honing marks are possible. More maintenance-intensive than polished, but more scratch-resistant and matt-elegant — a popular choice for modern floors and wall claddings.

Honed C400

Matt appearance created by fine honing with a C400 grit — the level surface shows a clear colour intensity with only minimally visible honing marks (fine honing). Slightly more maintenance-intensive than polished, yet visually very close to polished depth — an elegant matt alternative for demanding exposed surfaces.

Care & fabrication

On floors, façades and particularly in moisture-exposed areas, Anröchter Dolomit should be carefully planned and, where necessary, sealed. This makes cleaning and maintenance easier and reduces the take-up of dirt and moisture.

For cleaning and maintenance, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, water and soft brushes or cloths are suitable. Acidic cleaners, descalers and aggressive cement haze removers are unsuitable for this limestone.

Because of the higher porosity, organic soiling and moisture exposure should not be underestimated. On horizontal external surfaces in particular, regular removal of dirt is sensible.

In winter, functioning drainage and constructionally correct junctions matter more than chemistry. Despite its frost resistance, the stone demands clean execution.

Frequently asked questions

Is Anröchter Dolomit suitable for a kitchen?

Only with considerable restraint. With about 2.3 to 4.0 % water absorption, high porosity and clear acid sensitivity, Anröchter Dolomit is not an ideal stone for a kitchen worktop.

Which finishes are available for Anröchter Dolomit?

The surface finishes currently held in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page. A high-gloss polish is not part of the actual material logic of this stone.

Where does Anröchter Dolomit come from?

Anröchter Dolomit comes from Anröchte in North Rhine-Westphalia and is one of the best-known regional German building stones.

How do I clean Anröchter Dolomit correctly?

For cleaning and maintenance you should use pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and consistently avoid acidic products. On external surfaces, regular removal of dirt helps particularly.

Is Anröchter Dolomit frost-resistant?

Yes. The stone is regarded as frost-resistant and is very frequently used in Germany for façades, paving and external works.

Anröchter Dolomit or limestone from Portugal?

Anröchter Dolomit appears more regional, more porous and more traditional. Portuguese limestones often appear more homogeneous and somewhat more international in expression.

What does Anröchter Dolomit cost?

The price depends on the batch, thickness, surface finish and fabrication — with natural stone there is no serious flat rate per square metre. Business customers see prices once their B2B account is activated; private customers receive a complete quote through a fabricator near them.