| Title | संगमरमर - Sangamarmar (Italian Marble)संगमरमर Sangamarmar |
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| Description | A metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, typically calcite or dolomite. Characterized by its fine grain and white or light-colored appearance. Used for flooring, cladding, and decorative elements. |
| Tags | Marble Carrara Italy Cladding Sculpture संगमरमर Sangmarmar Calcite इटालियन संगमरमर Italian Sangmarmar Metamorphic इतालवी Itālavī Italian Saṅgamaramara Italian Marble Sangamarmar Flooring इतालवी संगमरमर Itālavī Sangamarmar Calacatta Quarry |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-069752712-20-11-25-SE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/italian-marble |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/italian-marble |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Metamorphic Rock Marble Calcite Marble Carbonate Rock Natural Stone |
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| Regions | Italy (Carrara) Imported, used pan-India Imported (Italy) Used pan-India Italy (source) Global (use) Global (sourced from Italy) Used globally including India Italy (Carrara, Tuscany) Used globally Used globally, sourced from Italy Italy (Carrara, etc.) |
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| Time Periods | Renaissance Period CE Modern Period CE 20th Century CE - Present 20th Century CE 21st Century CE Modern Modern Era Ancient Roman Period Renaissance Roman Period (historical context) Ancient Roman period Renaissance Period |
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| Sources | Carrara quarries, Italy Carrara, Italy Carrara quarries (Italy) specific geographic sources Calacatta quarries, Italy Calacatta quarries (Italy) Carrara marble quarries, Italy Carrara quarries Other Italian quarries |
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| Properties | Density: 2.71 g/cm³ Compressive strength: 70-140 MPa Water absorption: 0.08-0.20% Thermal expansion coefficient: 6-9 x 10⁻⁶ /°C Density: 2.7 g/cm³ Porosity: 0.5-2% Compressive strength: 50-150 MPa Water absorption: <0.2% Density: 2500-2800 kg/m³ Water absorption: 0.1-0.2% Porosity: <1% Density: 2.5-2.8 g/cm³ Density: 2.56-2.69 g/cm³ Porosity: 0.1-1.0% Water absorption: Low Porosity: 0.1-1% Compressive strength: 60-120 MPa Density: 2700-2800 kg/m³ Density: 2600-2800 kg/m³ Density: 2700 kg/m³ Thermal expansion coefficient: ~6 x 10^-6 /°C Compressive strength: 50-100 MPa Thermal expansion coefficient: 6-8 x 10⁻⁶/°C |
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| Uses | Decorative cladding Sculptures Flooring Wall panels Cladding Decorative panels Statuary Decorative elements Countertops Interior finishes Temple interiors Decorative flooring Wall cladding Decorative carvings Interior walls |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) Epoxy resins राल - Raal (Resin) एपॉक्सी ग्राउट - Epoxy Grout (Epoxy Grout) एपॉक्सी - Epoksī (Epoxy) Epoxy resins (for modern installations) Epoxy adhesives Sealants एपॉक्सी - Epoksee (Epoxy) पॉलिश - Polish (Polish) सीमेंट - Cement (Cement) एपॉक्सी रेज़िन - Epoxy Resin पॉलिश - Polish (Polishing compounds) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) for setting सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) for polishing |
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| Styles | Italian Renaissance architecture Modern architecture Modern architecture style Luxury interiors Classical architecture Renaissance architecture Neoclassical architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Palace Museum Temple Cladding Residential buildings Commercial buildings Modern buildings Luxury residences Temple interiors Decorative elements Temple (Modern) Interior Design Temples Palaces Residential Commercial Luxury Residences |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Geological surveys of Italy | Geological Survey | Marble characterization and properties |
| Stone World Magazine | Magazine | Marble properties and applications |
| Building Stones of the World | Book | Geological and technical properties of marble |
| Building Stones of the World | Book | Marble properties and sources |
| Building Stone Magazine | Trade Publication | Marble specifications |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Maha Lakshmi Temple Abu Dhabi (BAPS Campus) | Secondary | 100% |