| Title | कंकड़ - Kankar (Lime Nodules)कंकड़ Kankar |
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| Description | Kankar (Lime Nodules) are impure forms of calcium carbonate found in alluvial soils. Used as a source of lime after calcination. Contains clay and other impurities, affecting the quality of the resulting lime. |
| Tags | कंकड़ Kankar Lime Nodules Lime Calcium Carbonate |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-730836943-20-11-25-KK |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/lime-nodules |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/lime-nodules |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Raw Material Lime Source |
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| Regions | Indo-Gangetic Plain Deccan Plateau |
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| Time Periods | Ancient times Medieval Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Various local dynasties |
| Sources | Alluvial soils Riverbeds |
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| Properties | Calcium carbonate content: 60-80% Clay content: 10-20% Specific gravity: 2.3-2.5 Hardness: Variable |
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| Uses | Source of lime Road construction (historically) |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) |
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| Styles | Rural architecture Vernacular architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Well Pond |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Geological Survey of India Reports | Technical Report | Distribution of Kankar deposits |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Sringeri Sharadamba Temple Sringeri | Primary | 100% |