| Title | ट्रैप रॉक - Ṭraip Rŏka (Trap Rock)ट्रैप रॉक Ṭraip Rŏka |
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| Description | A dark-colored, fine-grained extrusive igneous rock, typically basalt or dolerite. Trap rock exhibits high compressive strength (150-300 MPa), density of 2.8-3.0 g/cm³, and low porosity. Used in foundations, road construction, and as aggregate in concrete. |
| Tags | Trap Rock Deccan Traps Basalt Quarry Igneous Rock Construction Material |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-063694495-20-11-25-RR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/trap-rock |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/trap-rock |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Igneous Rock Extrusive Rock |
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| Regions | Maharashtra Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Karnataka |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Maratha Period Deccan Traps formation Historical construction |
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| Dynasties | Chalukya Dynasty Maratha Empire Regional dynasties |
| Sources | Deccan Traps specific trap rock quarries Deccan Traps region specific geographic sources |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 150-250 MPa Water absorption: <1% Density: 2.8-3.0 g/cm³ Shear strength: 20-30 MPa Compressive strength: 150-300 MPa Porosity: 1-3% High abrasion resistance |
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| Uses | Retaining walls Foundation courses Road paving Embankments Foundation Road construction Aggregate in concrete |
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| Materials | Chunā (Lime Mortar) Badarpurī (River Sand) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सीमेंट - Sīmeṇṭa (Cement) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) |
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| Styles | Deccan architecture Maratha architecture Modern construction Road construction |
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| Categories | Fort Dam Infrastructure Buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Building Stones of India | Book | Trap Rock properties and uses |
| Geology of the Deccan Traps | Geological Survey | Rock composition |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Chitradurga Fort Chitradurga | Primary | 100% |