| Title | शैल - Shaila (Rock)शैल Shaila |
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| Description | शैल - Shaila (Rock) refers to the parent geological material from which building stones are derived. This includes granite (ग्रेनाइट - Grenāiṭ), basalt (बेसाल्ट - Besāḷṭ), and gneiss (नीस - Nīs), each with distinct mineral compositions and structural properties. |
| Tags | शैल Shaila Rock Geology Granite Basalt Gneiss |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-420461694-20-11-25-SA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/rock |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/rock |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Igneous Rock Metamorphic Rock Sedimentary Rock |
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| Regions | Karnataka Maharashtra Tamil Nadu |
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| Time Periods | Prehistoric Ancient Period |
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| Sources | Quarries Natural outcrops |
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| Properties | Variable compressive strength (50-200 MPa) Variable porosity (0.1-5%) Variable density (2500-3000 kg/m³) |
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| Uses | Source of building stone Foundation material Aggregate |
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| Materials | शिला - Shilā (Stone) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) |
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| Categories | Archaeological sites Geological formations |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Geological Survey of India Reports | Government Publication | Geological mapping and rock formations |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Po Klong Garai Towers Phan Rang Vietnam | Secondary | 100% |