| Title | कृष्ण शिला - Krishna Shilā (Gray Granite)कृष्ण शिला Krishna Shilā |
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| Description | कृष्ण शिला - Krishna Shilā (Gray Granite) is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. It exhibits high compressive strength (100-250 MPa), density (2.6-2.7 g/cm³), and low porosity (0.5-1.5%), making it durable for structural applications. |
| Tags | कृष्ण शिला Krishna Shilā Granite Quarry Masonry |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-329300524-20-11-25-KN |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/gray-granite |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/gray-granite |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Igneous Rock Granite |
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| Regions | Karnataka Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE 1897-1902 CE |
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| Dynasties | Wodeyar Dynasty |
| Sources | Aihole quarries Kanakapura quarries specific geographic sources |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 100-250 MPa Density: 2.6-2.7 g/cm³ Porosity: 0.5-1.5% Thermal expansion coefficient: 7-9 x 10⁻⁶/°C |
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| Uses | Foundation stones Load-bearing walls Paving Structural support |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) रेती - Reti (Sand) |
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| Styles | Dravidian architecture style Indo-Saracenic architecture |
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| Categories | Palace Temple |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| ASI Technical Bulletin | Technical Report | Material analysis |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Mysore Palace Mysuru | Primary | 100% |