| Title | मोटा बलुआ पत्थर - Moṭā Baluā Patthar (Coarse-grained Sandstone)मोटा बलुआ पत्थर Moṭā Baluā Patthar |
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| Description | मोटा बलुआ पत्थर - Moṭā Baluā Patthar (Coarse-grained Sandstone) is a variety of sandstone with larger grain sizes (0.5-2 mm). It has a higher porosity (10-30%) and permeability compared to fine-grained sandstone. Compressive strength typically ranges from 15-60 MPa. Often used in foundations and retaining walls. |
| Tags | Coarse-grained Sandstone Sedimentary Porous Foundation |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-125369352-20-11-25-MA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/coarse-grained-sandstone |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/coarse-grained-sandstone |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Sedimentary Rock |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Rajput |
| Sources | Specific quarries in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 15-60 MPa Porosity: 10-30% Grain size: 0.5-2 mm Permeability: High |
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| Uses | Foundation stones Retaining walls Rough masonry |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) |
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| Styles | Rajput architecture style |
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| Categories | Fort Temple |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Building Stones of India | Book | Geological survey report |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Chausath Yogini Temple Jabalpur | Primary | 100% |