| Title | बेसाल्ट शिला - Besālt Shilā (Basalt Rock)बेसाल्ट शिला Besālt Shilā |
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| Description | बेसाल्ट शिला - Besālt Shilā (Basalt Rock) is a fine-grained, dark-colored volcanic rock. Its mineral composition includes plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene. It has a density of 2.8-3.0 g/cm³ and a compressive strength of 100-250 MPa. |
| Tags | बेसाल्ट शिला Besālt Shilā Basalt Volcanic Rock Deccan Traps |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-382787677-20-11-25-BB |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/basalt-rock |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/basalt-rock |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Extrusive Igneous Rock Volcanic Rock |
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| Regions | Maharashtra (Deccan Traps) Gujarat Madhya Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Period Medieval Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Satavahana Chalukya |
| Sources | Deccan Traps quarries Specific basalt quarries in Maharashtra |
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| Properties | Density: 2.8-3.0 g/cm³ Compressive strength: 100-250 MPa Porosity: 1-3% Thermal expansion coefficient: 5-7 x 10^-6 /°C |
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| Uses | Foundation Wall construction Paving Sculptures |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) Bajri (Gravel) |
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| Styles | Hemadpanti architecture style |
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| Categories | Temple Fort |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Building Stones of India | Book | Detailed analysis of basalt properties |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Bhimashankar Temple Pune | Secondary | 100% |