| Title | संगमरमर अस्तर (Marble Cladding)Rare Saṅgamarmar Astar Marble Cladding |
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| Description | संगमरमर आवरण (Sangmarmar Āvaran), or marble cladding, constitutes a facing of *dhawala shila* (धवल शिला, white stone) applied to structures. A metamorphic rock primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃) or dolomite (CaMg(CO₃)₂), its geological origin involves recrystallization of limestone under heat and pressure. Quarries in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh have historically supplied marble [1]. Density ranges from 2500-2800 kg/m³, with compressive strength between 50-150 MPa. Porosity, typically 0.5-3%, influences durability. The thermal expansion coefficient is 4-9 x 10⁻⁶/°C. Extensively employed during the Mughal period and continuing into modern times, examples are prevalent in Indic heritage architecture. Traditional construction methods involved skilled artisans shaping and fitting marble slabs. Conservation necessitates understanding marble's susceptibility to acid rain and weathering. Restoration often requires specialized techniques to match original materials and craftsmanship. *मार्बल अस्तर* (Marble lining) serves both aesthetic and protective functions. *Veḷḷai paḷiṅku pūccu* (Tamil), *Tella pālarāyi pūta* (Telugu), and *Biḷi amṛtaśile lēpana* (Kannada) are regional terms. |
| Also Known As | Marble Cladding Saṅgamarmar Astar Marble Cladding Marble Facing Marble Veneer संगमरमर आवरण मार्बल अस्तर संगमरमर परत धवल शिला अस्तर வெள்ளை பளிங்கு பூச்சு (Veḷḷai paḷiṅku pūccu) తెల్ల పాలరాయి పూత (Tella pālarāyi pūta) ಬಿಳಿ ಅಮೃತಶಿಲೆ ಲೇಪನ (Biḷi amṛtaśile lēpana) |
| Tags | Marble Cladding Facing Sangmarmar Stone Natural Material |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-128208300-20-11-25-SD |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/marble-cladding |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/marble-cladding |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Metamorphic Rock Natural Stone Cladding Material |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Gujarat Madhya Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Mughal Period Modern Period |
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| Dynasties | Mughal Dynasty |
| Sources | Makrana marble mines Ambaji marble quarries |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 50-150 MPa Porosity: 0.5-3% Density: 2500-2800 kg/m³ Thermal expansion coefficient: 4-9 x 10⁻⁶/°C |
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| Uses | Exterior cladding for walls Interior wall facing Decorative panels in architecture |
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| Materials | Lime Mortar Cement Mortar Metal Anchors |
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| Styles | Mughal Architecture Indo-Saracenic Architecture Modern Architecture |
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| Categories | Mandir Palace Monument |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| ASI Conservation Manual | Technical Report | Stone conservation techniques |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Hindu Sabha Mandir Brampton | Secondary | Walls | 100% |