| Title | श्वेत संगमर्मर (Carrara Marble)Rare Śveta Saṅgamarmar Carrara Marble |
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| Description | सफेद संगमरमर – Saphed Sangamarmar, specifically Carrara marble, is a metamorphic rock primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3), known for its white color and subtle grey veining. Its geological origin lies in the metamorphism of limestone under high pressure and temperature [1]. The resulting crystalline structure yields a compressive strength of 80-120 MPa and low water absorption (<0.2%). While not traditionally sourced from the Indian subcontinent, its use in modern Indic architecture mirrors the historical application of locally sourced *Makrana Sangamarmar* in Mughal and Rajput structures. Traditional *shilpa shastras* (treatises on art and architecture) guided the use of *shubhra sangamarmar* (pure white marble) for temple construction and royal palaces. Conservation efforts for heritage sites incorporating Carrara marble must address staining and weathering using appropriate consolidation techniques. The material's durability is influenced by environmental factors, necessitating regular maintenance to preserve its aesthetic and structural integrity. Its use reflects a modern adaptation of traditional Indic architectural principles. |
| Also Known As | Carrara Marble Śveta Saṅgamarmar Carrara Marble White Marble Italian Marble सफेद संगमरमर इटैलियन संगमरमर शुभ्र संगमर्मर வெள்ளை பளிங்குக்கல் (Veḷḷai paḷiṅgukkal) తెల్ల పాలరాయి (Tella pālarāyi) ಬಿಳಿ ಅಮೃತಶಿಲೆ (Biḷi amṛtaśile) വെളുത്ത മാർബിൾ (Veḷutta mārbiḷ) |
| Tags | Carrara Marble White Marble Italian Marble Marble Sculpture Cladding Dimension Stone Building Material सफेद संगमरमर Sangamarmar |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-514556733-20-11-25-SA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/carrara-marble |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/carrara-marble |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Metamorphic Rock Marble Dimension Stone |
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| Regions | Italy |
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| Time Periods | Renaissance Modern Period |
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| Sources | Carrara quarries, Tuscany, Italy |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 80-120 MPa Porosity: 0.5-1.5% Density: 2.7 g/cm³ Water absorption: <0.2% Color: White with grey veining |
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| Uses | Architectural Facades Sculpture Interior Cladding Flooring Monumental Construction Decorative Elements |
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| Materials | Lime Mortar Epoxy Resin Grout Sealants |
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| Styles | Italian Renaissance Neoclassical Contemporary |
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| Categories | Temple Monument |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Getty Conservation Institute Publications | Conservation Guide | Marble conservation |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi | Secondary | 100% |