Bateig Sandstone

Calcareous sandstone / calcarenite

This material is recorded as a sandstone in beige tones. The recorded appearance includes fine grain. Recorded applications include blocks, slabs, cladding and restoration.

Stone familySandstone

Primary colourBeige

Medium verification · Reference STN-0000794

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness6-7

Water absorption2.0-8.0 %

Compressive strength30-100 MPa

Flexural strength3-12 MPa

Density1900-2600 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Sawn, honed, brushed, sandblasted, split face
Typical uses: Blocks, slabs, cladding, restoration, landscape, facades
Exterior suitability: Good exterior when specified/frost-tested
Frost resistance: Variable
Recorded colour palette: Beige
Slab variation: V2 Slight variationSlight variation: subtle changes in tone or texture may occur.