| Title | कांच मोज़ेक - Kānch Mozaik (Glass Mosaic)कांच मोज़ेक Kānch Mozaik |
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| Description | कांच मोज़ेक - Kānch Mozaik (Glass Mosaic) comprises small pieces of colored glass (tesserae) set in mortar. Used for decorative surfaces, it offers vibrant colors and durability. Individual tesserae are typically 10-20mm in size. |
| Tags | कांच Kānch Glass Mosaic Tile Tesserae |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-477966431-20-11-25-KN |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/glass-mosaic |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/glass-mosaic |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Glass Composite Material |
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| Regions | Pan-Indian Global |
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| Time Periods | 20th Century CE 21st Century CE |
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| Sources | Glass factories (e.g., Saint-Gobain) Mosaic tile manufacturers Imported from Italy, China |
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| Properties | Density: 2500-2800 kg/m³ Water absorption: <0.5% Hardness: 5-6 Mohs Thermal expansion coefficient: 8-9 x 10⁻⁶ /°C |
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| Uses | Wall cladding Floor coverings Decorative panels Murals Swimming pool linings |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सीमेंट - Cement (Cement) रंग - Rang (Pigments) एपॉक्सी रेज़िन - Epoxy Resin |
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| Styles | Modern architecture Art Deco Byzantine architecture (historical context) |
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| Categories | Temple Residential Commercial |
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| Notes |
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| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (Temple of Understanding) | Primary | 100% |