Taj Mahal Marble Type

Choosing this stone is a fantastic decision for any home.

Taj mahal marble type.

Polished stone type. Our 65 000 square foot warehouse and slab yard located in anaheim ca provides a vast variety of quality materials for immediate shipment to you. Makrana marble was used in the construction of the taj mahal. In its harmonious proportions and its fluid incorporation of decorative elements the taj mahal is distinguished as the finest example of mughal architecture a blend of indian persian and islamic styles.

Like most mughal tombs the basic elements are persian in origin. It is the white crystalline marble facing of the main mausoleum for which the taj is so famous. The tomb is the central focus of the entire complex of the taj mahal. Makrana marble is a type of white marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor.

Quality and selection of natural stone is what you will find at marblex corp. In addition many see quartzite as a viable and more durable alternative to marble. This white quartzite resembles the italian calacatta marbles in appearance but is much harder and more durable. Los angeles 12906 saticoy st north hollywood ca 91605 818 255 5955.

It can be used for kitchen countertops without having the scratching and etching issues experienced with marble. It is a large white marble structure standing on a square plinth and consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan an arch shaped doorway topped by a large dome and finial. No matter where you install it in the home taj mahal quartzite will look amazing for many years to come. The glistening effect created by the translucent marble is well described by kalim a mughal court poet who wrote that the taj resembles dawn s bright face.

It is mined in the town of makrana in rajasthan india and was used in the construction of several iconic monuments such as the taj mahal in agra and the victoria memorial in kolkata.