Kilkenny Black Fossil is a distinctive Irish limestone characterized by its deep black background and prominent fossil inclusions. This natural stone offers a unique aesthetic that blends geological history with modern design. The surface features a fine grain with organic patterns that add visual depth and character to any space. It is ideal for interior flooring, wall cladding, and decorative accents where a dramatic, textured look is desired. Suitable finishes include honed and polished surfaces to enhance the contrast of the fossils. Marmi di Carrara supplies Kilkenny Black Fossil in blocks, slabs of 2 or 3 cm, and cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact pattern and tone you require for your project.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine-grained black limestone from Ireland, often containing visible fossil inclusions.
Kilkenny Black Fossil is a Limestone quarried in Ireland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIELS00110. Its dominant tone is black.
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 Kilkenny Black Fossil 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 Kilkenny Black Fossil per m²?
Indicative price from €70/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 Kilkenny Black Fossil 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.
