What type of stone is Jaisalmer?

yellow limestone
The yellow limestone and sandstone of Jaisalmer, famous as golden stone, have been extensively used in architectonic heritage of western India. The golden yellow limestone and sandstone built architectonic heritage impart an exquisite character to Jaisalmer city, which is popularly known as ‘The Golden City’.

Is Jaisalmer stone good for flooring?

Jaisalmer is known as yellow sandstone, it is very hard as Indian sandstone, it originates in Jaisalmer Rajasthan, Jaisalmer yellow sandstone is the best yellow marble for interior flooring and wall cladding.

What is Jaisalmer yellow stone?

The Jaisalmer Limestone, also known as yellow limestone, is well exposed around Jaisalmer city. It belongs to the Jaisalmer Formation of the Jurassic age. The Jaisalmer Limestone is hard and compact with low porosity, which has been classified as oolitic to bioclastic grainstone, packstone to wackestone.

Why is Jaisalmer yellow?

The reason for Jaisalmer to be called the golden city is its unique sand stones. These sand stones are yellow in color.

Why sandstone is used in Jaisalmer?

Its properties like hardness, durability, and ability to withstand rough weather conditions make it suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. Ideal for paving, flooring, and exterior wall cladding, Jaisalmer yellow sandstone is extensively used in sea-side construction projects.

What is yellow limestone?

The Indian Yellow limestone is also called French Vanilla Limestone. It is a warm honey colored limestone with subtle texture & rustic appearance. Moreover Yellow Stone is a combination of honey light green and beige color.

Is kadappa stone good for flooring?

Adarsh Stone Industries Natural Kadappa Black stone are used for cladding and flooring purposes as the stone is more resistant than most other sedimentary rocks. Available in easy to cut into blocks, these stones are also long-lasting and can also withstand any exposure.

What Colour is Kota stone?

Kota Stone is a fine-grained variety of limestone, quarried at Kota district, Rajasthan, India. Hundreds of mines are located in or near the town of Ramganj Mandi and in the Kota district. The greenish-blue and brown colours of this stone contribute to its popularity. Other colors are black, pink, grey, and beige.

What is Habur stone?

Habur stone, the miraculous fossil stone is said to have been formed 125 million years ago, by sea shell formation in Jaisalmer.It has huge medicinal properties like diabetic cure, blood pressure control etc. It can turn milk into curd without fermentation.

What is Kota stone flooring?

Kota stones are a type of fine-grained limestone mined in Rajasthan, India. It is available in a wide range of colours and finishes which can be used indoor and outdoor flooring depending on your preference.

What is Jaisalmer yellow marble?

Jaisalmer Yellow Marble is a kind of yellow marble which is found in the northern parts of India. Most of its mines are situated in the Jaisalmer region of the Indian state Rajasthan. Its color is yellowish orange and is uniform throughout the stone’s surface.

What is pink sand stone?

Pink sandstone are flooring, paving, and cladding. It is also used in the construction of stepping stones and decorative stuff like lampshades, fountains and even furniture in gardens and large green spaces.