Helletsbakke Granite

About
- Material Type:
- Granite
- Origin:
Denmark (Bodilsker, Neksoe (Nexö /Nexø), Bornholm) - Primary Color(s):
- Red
- Recommended Usage:
- Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces, pavers, cobbles, curbstone
- Additional Names:
- Hellets Granite, Helleis Bakke Rot Granit, Helletsbakke Roet Granit, Helletsbakke Red Granite, Bornholm Rot Granit, Bornholm Red Granite, Helletsbakke
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Flamed,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.12 %
- Density:
- 2700 kg/m3
- Flexural Strength:
- 15.7 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 161.9 MPa
Description
Helletsbakke Granite is the coarsest-grained of the Bornholm rocks, quarried in Bodilsker, Neksø (Nexø), Bornholm, Denmark. This versatile granite features a rich reddish hue, interspersed with striking black streaks, which gives it a dynamic and bold appearance. The coarse grain adds texture and depth to the stone, enhancing its visual impact.
Due to its robust composition and unique color pattern, Helletsbakke Granite is widely used for a variety of tasks. It is particularly well-suited for both architectural and outdoor applications, serving as an eye-catching and durable material for buildings, pavements, and other hardscaping elements. The vibrant reddish tones, complemented by the dark streaks, provide a stunning backdrop for any design, whether it's incorporated into urban streetscapes, residential buildings, or large public spaces.
The combination of durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal makes Helletsbakke Granite a favored choice for projects that require both functionality and a striking visual presence. Its resistance to the elements ensures it maintains its beauty and integrity over time, making it a long-lasting material for a range of construction and landscaping applications.
A versatile gem, which has coarser grain size than the other granites and used for many purposes.
At Christiansborg Palace Square is seen, for example. as cobblestones and paving mosaic with another single granite, Helletsbakke Granite.
Helletsbakke Granite is a point granite with reddish-brown and black grain with the greatest contrast when the stone is polished and gives a vivid backdrop for construction projects and gravestones.
















