Makrana Marble is calcitic marble which are being quarried for centuries from the Makrana and Parbatsar Tehsils (Makrana Region) of Nagaur District, Rajasthan. It is considered as one of the best marble.
Makrana Marble retains its shine which also increases during its life. This is because the calcium carbonate content in it is more than 98% and the presence of impurities are less than 2%. According to the presence of impurities, the colour of Makrana Marble varies from pure shades of white to white with grey / pink shades across.
Some of the ancient monuments built from this stone stands testimony to its quality, such as the Taj Mahal, Agra built in 17th Century during Mughal period and Victoria Memorial, Kolkata built between 1906 to 1921 during the British rule.
Makrana marble is usually medium to coarse grained marble stone, but chemically little higher in silica and illumine as compared to other marbles of the world. The presence of impurities is also low. It contains about 98% of Calcium Carbonate, which is responsible for its shine.
Upon mining, Makrana marble is not subjected to any form of treatment, but used in cutting and chiseling straight away.
Makrana Marble’s grains are closely interlocked which makes it resistant to weathering. It is less porous and with less impurities, which enables it to maintain its white surface colour over many decades. Its translucence gives it delicate softness. These qualities make Makrana Marble unique when compared to any other marble in the world.
GI Tag Registration Date : 30 March 2015
GI Tag Number : 405
Certificate Number : 233
Geographical Area : Rajasthan
Special Cover Release Date : 18 August 2021
Cancellation : Jaipur 302 001
Type : GI Tag Cover
This cover is issued with 7 other covers as a Presentation Pack titled "Special Cover & Cancellation - Geographical Indications of Rajasthan" priced at Rs. 100 per pack. Total quantity issued 2500 Nos.
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Enlarged View of Cancellation
Cancellation depicts Taj Mahal built with Makrana Marble
India post has issued a picture post card on Makrana Marble. Details are furnished below
Picture Post Card Issued on 16 October 2021
Rajasthan Postal Circle
Back Side depicting Cancellation at Jaipur - 302001 on 16 October 2021
Cancellation depicts Victoria Mahal built with Makrana Marble
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