| Title | राजस्थानी बलुआ पत्थर - Rājasthānī Baluā Patthar (Rajasthani Sandstone)राजस्थानी बलुआ पत्थर Rājasthānī Baluā Patthar |
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| Description | A sedimentary rock primarily composed of quartz grains, feldspar, and mica, cemented by silica or calcium carbonate. Exhibits varying colors from beige to red. Quarried extensively in Rajasthan, it is known for its durability and aesthetic appeal. |
| Tags | राजस्थानी बलुआ पत्थर Rājasthānī Baluā Patthar Sandstone Rajasthan Quarry Construction |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-997002861-20-11-25-RN |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/rajasthani-sandstone |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/rajasthani-sandstone |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Sedimentary Rock Arenaceous Rock |
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| Regions | Rajasthan |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Modern Period |
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| Dynasties | Rajput Mughal |
| Sources | Jodhpur quarries Kota quarries |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 40-70 MPa Porosity: 5-15% Density: 2.3-2.7 g/cm³ Flexural strength: 5-10 MPa |
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| Uses | Exterior cladding Paving stones Lintels Arches |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) |
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| Styles | Rajput architecture style Indo-Islamic architecture style |
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| Categories | Fort Palace Temple |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Minerals Yearbook | Resource Survey | Sandstone production data |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Swaminarayan Akshardham Gandhinagar | Secondary | 100% |