| Title | चूना - Chunā (Lime)चूना Chunā |
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| Description | Calcium oxide (CaO) produced by calcining limestone. Used to create lime mortar and plaster. Requires slaking with water to form calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂). |
| Tags | चूना Chunā Lime Mortar Plaster Rajasthan |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-677084483-20-11-25-CI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/lime |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/lime |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Binding Material Calcium Oxide |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Gujarat |
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| Time Periods | Ancient times Medieval Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Rajput Mughal |
| Sources | Local limestone quarries |
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| Properties | Setting time: Varies with additives Compressive strength (mortar): 2-5 MPa Density: Variable High pH |
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| Uses | Mortar for masonry Plaster for walls Stucco Waterproofing |
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| Materials | सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) रेत - Ret (Sand) गुड़ - Gur (Jaggery) |
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| Styles | Rajput architecture Mughal architecture |
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| Categories | Palace Fort |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Indian Lime Mortars | Book | Detailed analysis of lime mortars |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Hawa Mahal Jaipur | Primary | 100% |