Über Bateig Diamante
Bateig Diamante (BATEIG DIAMANTE, PIEDRA NOVELDA, PIEDRA DI BATEIG DIAMANTE, IBERO LIMESTONE) is a Cretaceous calcarenite (bioclastic limestone) quarried at Novelda, Alicante, Spain. Input group 'Sandstone' is incorrect; DNSA classifies as Kalkstein (limestone). DNSA #5557: density 2200 kg/m3, compressive strength 36.3 MPa (frost 45.6 MPa), flexural strength 12.8 MPa, water absorption 5.8%. Frost-resistant despite high porosity. Acid-sensitive. Only fine grinding possible (no gloss polish). Not recommended for interior flooring. One of Spain's most commercially significant building limestones, widely used in Valencian and Mediterranean architecture.