| Title | रजत - Rajata (Silver)रजत Rajata |
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| Description | Silver (Ag) is used for decorative elements and plating. High reflectivity and electrical conductivity. Tarnishes over time due to reaction with sulfur compounds. Often alloyed with copper for increased strength. |
| Tags | चाँदी Chāndi Silver Plating Metal Inlay Ornament Tarnish रजत Rajata |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-578854082-20-11-25-RT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/silver |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/silver |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Precious Metal Native Element Alloy |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Andhra Pradesh Rajasthan (Zawar mines historically) Karnataka (Kolar Gold Fields historically) Pan-India Himalayan Region |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Period Medieval Period Ancient Period BCE Medieval Period CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Vijayanagara Gupta Mughal |
| Sources | Zawar mines Agucha mines Zawar mines (historical) Kolar Gold Fields (historical) Silver mines in Rajasthan Imported silver |
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| Properties | Density: 10.49 g/cm³ Melting point: 961.8°C High electrical conductivity High thermal conductivity Melting point: 961.8 °C Electrical conductivity: 6.3 x 10⁷ S/m Thermal conductivity: 429 W/mK High reflectivity Electrical conductivity: 6.30 x 10^7 S/m |
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| Uses | Decorative elements Inlay work Plating Idol ornamentation Decorative inlays Ornamentation Idols Vessels Statues Ritual objects |
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| Materials | लाख - Lākha (Lac) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सोना - Sonā (Gold) तांबा - Tāmbā (Copper) लाख - Lākh (Lac) लाख - Lāksha (Lac) |
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| Styles | Dravidian architecture style Indo-Islamic architecture style Temple art Mughal art Rajput art Tibetan architecture style Mughal architecture style |
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| Categories | Temple Palace Tomb Artifact Monastery Statues |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| ASI Technical Bulletin | Technical Report | Material analysis |
| Metalwork in Medieval India | Book | Silver usage |
| National Museum Conservation Reports | Technical Report | Metal analysis |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Jokhang Temple Lhasa | Primary | 100% |