| Title | पीला बलुआ पत्थर - Pīlā Baluā Patthar (Yellow Sandstone)पीला बलुआ पत्थर Pīlā Baluā Patthar |
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| Description | Jaisalmer's distinctive yellow sandstone, primarily quartz and feldspar, exhibits high porosity (15-20%) and moderate compressive strength (30-50 MPa). Its colour derives from iron oxide content. Used extensively for load-bearing walls, screens (jalis), and decorative elements due to its workability. |
| Tags | पीत बलुआ पत्थर Peet Balua Patthar Sandstone Jaisalmer Rajasthan Quarry पीला बलुआ पत्थर Pīlā Baluā Patthar Fort Masonry |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-600189889-20-11-25-PE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/yellow-sandstone |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/yellow-sandstone |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Sedimentary Rock Arenite |
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| Regions | Rajasthan |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Rajput Era Rajput Period |
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| Dynasties | Rajput Mughal |
| Sources | Jaisalmer quarries Bharatpur quarries Local sandstone quarries Nearby regions of Rajasthan |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 30-60 MPa Porosity: 10-20% Density: 2.2-2.6 g/cm³ Thermal expansion coefficient: 12 x 10^-6 /°C Grain size: 0.0625 to 2 mm Compressive strength: 30-50 MPa Porosity: 15-20% Density: 2.2-2.4 g/cm³ Porosity: 15-25% Thermal expansion coefficient: 12 x 10⁻⁶ /°C |
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| Uses | Load-bearing walls Decorative carvings Jharokhas (enclosed balconies) Chhatris (elevated dome-shaped pavilions) Screens Jalis (screens) Paving Jali screens Exterior cladding |
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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 | Havelis Forts Palaces Fort Palace |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Geological Survey of India Reports | Geological Survey | Sandstone characterization |
| Geological Survey of India Reports | Geological Survey | Sandstone characterization |
| ASI Technical Bulletin | Technical Report | Material analysis of Jaisalmer sandstone |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Jaisalmer Fort Jaisalmer | Primary | 100% | |
| Nathmal Ki Haveli Jaisalmer | Primary | 100% |