| Title | कृष्ण प्रस्तर (Black Granite)Rare Kṛṣṇa Prastara Black Granite |
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| Description | कृष्ण शिला (Krishna Shilā), also known as श्याम पाषाण (Śyāma Pāṣāṇa) or "black stone," is a dark-colored seam-face granite [1], an igneous rock valued in Indic heritage architecture for its durability and aesthetic qualities. Predominantly sourced from quarries in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, its composition includes feldspar, quartz, and mica. Density ranges from 2.65-2.75 g/cm³, with compressive strength between 150-250 MPa [2]. Water absorption is typically less than 0.5%. Historically, dynasties like the Cholas and the Vijayanagara Empire extensively utilized कृष्ण शिला for foundation stones, load-bearing walls, flooring, and intricate carvings in temples and palaces. Traditional construction methods leveraged its high compressive strength. Conservation efforts at heritage sites often involve specialized techniques to address weathering and biological growth on the stone surfaces. Restoration projects require careful matching of original stone sources and traditional craftsmanship [3]. |
| Also Known As | Black Granite Kṛṣṇa Prastara Black Granite Nero Absolute Granite Absolute Black Granite काला ग्रेनाइट कृष्ण शिला श्याम पाषाण கருப்பு கிரானைட் (Karuppu kiraṇaiṭ) నల్ల గ్రానైట్ (Nalla grānaiṭ) ಕಪ್ಪು ಗ್ರಾನೈಟ್ (Kappu grānaiṭ) കറുത്ത ഗ്രാനൈറ്റ് (Karutta grānaiṯ) |
| Tags | Krishna Shila Black Granite Granite Igneous Rock Quarry Construction Material |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-011464122-20-11-25-KC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/black-granite |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/black-granite |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Igneous Rock Granite |
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| Regions | Karnataka Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Modern |
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| Dynasties | Chola Dynasty Vijayanagara Empire |
| Sources | Quarries in Kanakapura, Karnataka Quarries in Salem, Tamil Nadu |
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| Properties | Density: 2.65-2.75 g/cm³ Compressive Strength: 150-250 MPa Water Absorption: <0.5% Grain Size: Fine to Medium |
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| Uses | Foundation Stones Load-Bearing Walls Decorative Carvings Flooring Sculptures Paving |
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| Materials | Lime Mortar Sand |
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| Styles | Dravidian Architecture Vijayanagara Architecture Modern Architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Monument Commercial buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Shiva Temple Bur Dubai / Jebel Ali | Primary | Walls | 100% |