| Title | सफेद संगमरमर - Saphed Sangamarmar (Italian Carrara Marble)सफेद संगमरमर Saphed Sangamarmar |
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| Description | सफेद संगमरमर - Saphed Sangamarmar (Italian Carrara Marble) is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, typically calcite or dolomite. It exhibits a characteristic white color and fine grain size, with a density of approximately 2.7 g/cm³. |
| Tags | संगेमरमर Sangemarmar Carrara Marble Italy Sculpture सङ्गमरमर Sangamarmar Carrara Marble Calcite सफेद संगमरमर Saphed Sangamarmar |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-695271173-20-11-25-SR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/italian-carrara-marble |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/italian-carrara-marble |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Metamorphic Rock Calcite Marble Marble |
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| Regions | Italy (Carrara) |
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| Time Periods | Renaissance Period Modern Period |
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| Sources | Carrara quarries, Italy |
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| Properties | Density: 2.7 g/cm³ Compressive strength: 70-140 MPa Water absorption: <0.2% Mohs hardness: 3-4 Porosity: <1% Thermal expansion coefficient: 6-9 x 10⁻⁶ /°C Compressive strength: 60-170 MPa Water absorption: 0.2% |
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| Uses | Sculptures Decorative carvings Cladding Flooring Decorative elements Decorative panels Interior cladding Inlay work |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) पीतल - Pital (Brass) धातु - Dhātu (Metal) anchors लाख - Lākh (Lac) |
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| Styles | Mughal architecture style Italian Renaissance architecture Modern architecture Italian Renaissance architecture style Modern architecture style |
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| Categories | Temple Mandir Monument Sculpture Palace |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Getty Conservation Institute Publications | Conservation Report | Marble conservation |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir London | Secondary | Walls | 100% |
| Swaminarayan Akshardham Gandhinagar | Secondary | 100% |