| Title | ग्रेनाइट फ़्लोरिंग - Grenāiṭa Flōriṅga (Granite Flooring)ग्रेनाइट फ़्लोरिंग Grenāiṭa Flōriṅga |
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| Description | An igneous rock composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica. Known for its high durability and resistance to abrasion. Density: 2.6-2.7 g/cm³. Compressive strength: 100-250 MPa. Used for flooring and paving. |
| Tags | ग्रेनाइट फर्श Grenait Farsh Granite Flooring Stone Karnataka Slab Polished Granite Flooring Paving Tiles Igneous Quartz Feldspar Quarry ग्रेनाइट Grenait Polishing ग्रेनाइट फ़र्श Grenāiṭa फ़्लोरिंग Flōriṅga |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-960444351-20-11-25-GA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/granite-flooring |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/granite-flooring |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Natural Stone Igneous Rock Flooring Material Plutonic Rock Granite |
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| Regions | Karnataka Tamil Nadu Rajasthan Andhra Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | 20th Century CE 21st Century CE Modern Era 20th Century CE - Present Modern times Modern Period CE |
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| Sources | Granite quarries in Karnataka (e.g., Kanakapura) Granite quarries in Tamil Nadu (e.g., Madurai) Granite quarries in Karnataka (e.g., near Bangalore) Granite quarries in Tamil Nadu (e.g., near Madurai) Aihole granite quarries Ilkal granite quarries Rajasthan granite quarries Granite quarries in Karnataka Granite quarries in Tamil Nadu Quarries in Karnataka (e.g., Kanakapura), Tamil Nadu (e.g., Madurai), Rajasthan Quarries in Karnataka (e.g., Kanakapura) Quarries in Tamil Nadu (e.g., Madurai) Granite quarries in Karnataka (e.g., Ilkal), Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan Granite quarries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Kuppam granite quarries Karnataka granite quarries |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 100-250 MPa Density: 2650-2750 kg/m³ Water absorption: <1% Abrasion resistance: High Density: 2600-2800 kg/m³ Porosity: 0.1-1% Porosity: 0.1-1.5% Water absorption: <0.5% Density: 2600-2750 kg/m³ Water absorption: 0.1-0.5% Density: 2600-2700 kg/m³ Density: 2.6-2.7 g/cm³ |
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| Uses | Flooring Paving Cladding Countertops Wall cladding Interior flooring Exterior paving Stair treads |
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| Materials | मोर्टार - Mortar (Mortar) एपॉक्सी ग्राउट - Epoxy Grout (Epoxy Grout) सीमेंट मोर्टार - Cement Mortar (Cement Mortar) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) पॉलिश - Polish (Polish) ग्रेनाइट - Grenait (Granite) पॉलिशिंग कंपाउंड - Polishing Compound (Polishing Compound) सीमेंट - Cement (Cement) Epoxy adhesives Sealants रेत - Ret (Sand) संगमरमर - Sangmarmar (Marble) Polishing compounds सीमेंट - Sīmeṇṭa (Cement) एपॉक्सी - Epoksī (Epoxy) |
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| Styles | Modern architecture Contemporary architecture Traditional architecture Modern Indian Temple Architecture Traditional Styles Traditional architecture (as flooring) Commercial buildings Modern architecture style Commercial architecture |
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| Categories | Temple (modern) Community Hall Temple Temple flooring Community hall flooring Community center flooring Residential buildings Commercial buildings Mandir construction Residential construction Residential Building Mandir (Modern) Public buildings Modern buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Geological Survey of India Reports | Geological Survey | Granite resources |
| Geology and Mineral Resources of Karnataka | Geological Survey | Information on Karnataka granite deposits |
| Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) reports | Technical Report | Granite flooring specifications |
| Handbook on Natural Stone | Book | Detailed information on granite properties and uses |
| Geological Survey of India (GSI) reports | Geological Survey | Granite resources and properties |
| National Building Code of India | Code | Flooring material specifications |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Leicester | Secondary | Walls | 100% |