Über Ambrato
Ambrato (DNSA #5743: AMBRATO) is a Mesozoic dolomite quarried at Canosa di Puglia, Bari province, Apulia (Puglia), Italy. Ambrato (Italian: amber) refers to the characteristic warm amber-brown colourway. Veined (geadert) structure -- a classic South Italian decorative stone. DNSA technical data: density 2800 kg/m3, compressive strength 169.8 MPa, flexural strength 10.2 MPa, water absorption 0.2%. SC s2308 corroborates all values (density 2800, comp 169.8-178.76 MPa, flex 10.22-10.40 MPa, water 0.2%). Acid-sensitive (dolomite/carbonate). Polish possible but not durable outdoors. Floor-suitable but does not reach hard-rock abrasion levels. Occasionally used in Germany. INSK 78.9 / old 6.1.77.