| Title | सफेद संगमरमर - Saphed Sangamarmar (Italian Carrara Marble)Rare Saphed Sangamarmar Italian Carrara Marble |
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| Description | सफेद संगमरमर - Saphed Sangamarmar (Italian Carrara Marble) is a metamorphic rock primarily composed of recrystallized calcite (CaCO₃), prized for its uniform white color and fine grain [1]. Its density is approximately 2.7 g/cm³, with compressive strength ranging from 70-170 MPa [2]. While not native to the Indian subcontinent, its use in Indic heritage architecture, especially during the Mughal and subsequent periods, is notable. It was often employed for *jali* screens, *chhatris*, and inlay work (*pietra dura*) alongside indigenous materials like Makrana marble. Traditional construction involved skilled *shilpis* (artisans) employing hand tools for carving and polishing. Conservation requires careful consideration of its relatively low Mohs hardness (3-4) and susceptibility to acid rain. Restoration efforts must address staining and erosion, utilizing appropriate cleaning agents and consolidation techniques to preserve its aesthetic and structural integrity in heritage sites [3]. |
| Also Known As | Italian Carrara Marble Saphed Sangamarmar Carrara Marble Marble White Marble Italian Marble Italian Carrara Marble संगेमरमर संगमरमर Sangemarmar Sangmarmar सङ्गमरमर Sangamarmar सफेद संगमरमर Saphed Sangamarmar इटैलियन संगमरमर Italian Sangamarmar |
| Tags | Carrara Marble White Marble Italian Marble Marble Calcite Italy Sculpture सफेद संगमरमर Saphed Sangamarmar संगमरमर Sangamarmar |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-695271173-20-11-25-SR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/italian-carrara-marble |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/italian-carrara-marble |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Metamorphic Rock Calcite Marble Marble |
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| Regions | Italy |
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| Time Periods | Renaissance Modern |
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| Sources | Carrara quarries, Italy |
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| Properties | Density: 2.7 g/cm³ Compressive strength: 70-170 MPa Water absorption: <0.2% Mohs hardness: 3-4 Porosity: <1% Thermal expansion coefficient: 6-9 x 10⁻⁶ /°C |
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| Uses | Sculptures Decorative carvings Cladding Flooring Decorative elements Decorative panels Interior cladding Inlay work |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) पीतल - Pital (Brass) धातु - Dhātu (Metal) anchors लाख - Lākh (Lac) |
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| Styles | Italian Renaissance Modern Architecture Mughal Architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Mandir Monument Sculpture Palace |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Getty Conservation Institute Publications | Conservation Report | Marble conservation |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir London | Secondary | Walls | 100% |
| Swaminarayan Akshardham Gandhinagar | Secondary | 100% |