बलुआ पत्थर - Baluā Patthar (Pink Sandstone) | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	बलुआ पत्थर - Baluā Patthar (Pink Sandstone) बलुआ पत्थर Baluā Patthar
Description	Rajasthan pink sandstone, primarily quartz arenite with hematite imparting the pink hue, exhibits a medium grain size (0.2-0.6mm), porosity of 15-20%, and compressive strength of 30-50 MPa. Used extensively for cladding and decorative elements.
Tags	बलुआ पत्थर Baluā Patthar Sandstone Rajasthan Pink Cladding Quarry Masonry
Material ID	`INHFMAT-857741735-20-11-25-BH`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/pink-sandstone
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/pink-sandstone`
Total Sites	7
Primary Sites	5
Created	November 20, 2025
Last Updated	November 20, 2025

Material Types

Types	Sedimentary Rock Arenite Arenaceous Rock

Regions	Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh

Time Periods	Medieval Period CE Mughal Period Mughal Period CE Modern Era Rajput Period CE
Dynasties	Rajput Mughal

Sources	Dholpur quarries Karauli quarries

Properties	Compressive strength: 30-50 MPa Porosity: 15-20% Density: 2.2-2.4 g/cm³ Thermal expansion coefficient: 12 x 10⁻⁶ /°C Compressive strength: 30-60 MPa Density: 2.2-2.6 g/cm³ Porosity: 5-15% Thermal expansion coefficient: 10-12 x 10⁻⁶/°C Water absorption: 1-3% Thermal expansion coefficient: 12 x 10^-6 /°C Compressive strength: 30-70 MPa Porosity: 5-25% Thermal expansion coefficient: 10-14 x 10⁻⁶/°C Porosity: 10-20%

Compressive strength: 30-50 MPa

Porosity: 15-20%

Density: 2.2-2.4 g/cm³

Thermal expansion coefficient: 12 x 10⁻⁶ /°C

Compressive strength: 30-60 MPa

Density: 2.2-2.6 g/cm³

Porosity: 5-15%

Thermal expansion coefficient: 10-12 x 10⁻⁶/°C

Water absorption: 1-3%

Thermal expansion coefficient: 12 x 10^-6 /°C

Compressive strength: 30-70 MPa

Porosity: 5-25%

Thermal expansion coefficient: 10-14 x 10⁻⁶/°C

Porosity: 10-20%

Uses	Cladding Decorative carvings Paving stones Exterior walls Facing stones Wall Cladding Paving Pillars Load-bearing walls Wall construction

Materials	चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust)

Styles	Indo-Islamic architecture style Rajput architecture style Modern Indian architecture Nagara architecture style Mughal architecture style Indo-Islamic architecture

Categories	Temple Palace Fort Public Buildings

Notes	Susceptible to weathering Prone to salt efflorescence Requires breathable sealant Susceptible to weathering and erosion Requires periodic cleaning and sealing Avoid harsh chemical cleaners Susceptible to weathering due to salt crystallization Requires consolidation treatments Erosion due to wind and rain Salt crystallization can cause surface damage Requires breathable consolidants Susceptible to weathering due to acid rain Prone to exfoliation Susceptible to weathering due to porosity Requires regular cleaning to prevent staining Prone to exfoliation in saline environments

Notes

Title	Type	Notes
Geological Survey of India Reports	Geological Survey	Sandstone properties
Geology of Rajasthan	Geological Survey	Sandstone formations

Site Name	Status	Confidence
BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi	Primary	100%
Phanom Rung Historical Park Buri Ram	Primary	100%
Prasat Hin Muang Tam Buri Ram	Primary	100%
Prasat Phanom Wan Nakhon Ratchasima	Primary	100%
Prasat Ta Mueang Surin	Primary	100%
Maha Lakshmi Temple Abu Dhabi (BAPS Campus)	Secondary	100%
Swaminarayan Akshardham Gandhinagar	Secondary	100%