| Title | शंख - Shankha (Shell)शंख Shankha |
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| Description | Shankha (Shell) is calcium carbonate derived from marine mollusks, used in lime production and decorative elements. Calcination produces lime. Shells are also used whole or fragmented for ornamentation. Composition is primarily calcium carbonate (CaCO3). |
| Tags | शंख Shankha Shell Calcium Carbonate Lime Ornamentation |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-517074165-20-11-25-SK |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/shell |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/shell |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Organic Material Calcium Carbonate |
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| Regions | Coastal regions of India |
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| Time Periods | Ancient times Medieval Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Chola Pandya |
| Sources | Coastal areas Seabeds |
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| Properties | Calcium carbonate content: >95% Density: 2.7-2.9 g/cm³ Hardness: 3.0-3.5 Mohs Porosity: Variable |
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| Uses | Lime production Decorative elements Ornamentation Inlay work |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) Stone |
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| Styles | Coastal architecture Temple architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Residential |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Use of Shells in Traditional Indian Construction | Technical Report | Shell properties and uses |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Rama Mandir Lunglei | Secondary | 100% |