| Title | प्रवालशिला - Pravālaśilā (Coral Stone)प्रवालशिला Pravālaśilā |
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| Description | प्रवालशिला - Pravālaśilā (Coral Stone) is a sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate skeletons of marine coral polyps. Porous structure leads to high water absorption. Used historically in coastal regions for its availability, though less durable than granite. |
| Tags | प्रवाल शिला Pravāla Shilā Coral Limestone Coastal Porous प्रवालशिला Pravālaśilā |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-647909455-20-11-25-PA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/coral-stone |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/coral-stone |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Sedimentary Rock Limestone Biogenic Rock Calcium Carbonate |
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| Regions | Coastal regions of Gujarat Tamil Nadu Kerala Coastal Karnataka Tamil Nadu Coast Gujarat Coast |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Colonial Period Pre-Colonial Era |
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| Sources | Gulf of Mannar Lakshadweep Islands Coastal quarries of Gujarat Coastal coral reefs of India |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 5-15 MPa Porosity: 30-50% Density: 1.8-2.2 g/cm³ High water absorption Density: 1.3-1.6 g/cm³ |
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| Uses | Exterior walls Foundation stones in coastal areas Decorative elements Well linings Non-load-bearing walls Ornamental features |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) समुद्री रेत - Samudrī Reta (Sea Sand) रेती - Retī (Sand) |
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| Styles | Coastal architecture Indo-Islamic architecture Vernacular architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Mosque Fort Residential 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 | Secondary | Walls | 100% |