Marble Mines In India
India is pioneer in the exploration mining of commercial rock deposits and in establishing a firm base for stone industry.
Marble mines in india. This list of mines in india is subsidiary to the list of mines article and lists working and future mines in the country and is organised by the primary mineral output. 0712 2565471 pbx. Makrana marble is a type of white marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. 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 the makrana marble is listed as a global heritage stone resource by international union of geological sciences.
The makrana marble has a range of about 90 98 calcium carbonate. Even mining done on small scale contributes 6 to the entire cost of mineral production. Enjoy the visit to export quality marbles mines in sawar. 0712 2562649 2560544 2560648 e mail.
In india the underground mine to surface mine ratio is 20 80 citation needed. India with an estimated resource of about 1 690 million cu m comprising over 160 shades of dimension stone granites dsg accounts for about 205 of the world resources. Marble indian minerals yearbook 2013 part iii. Makrana marble is a metamorphic rock.
Some other monuments where makrana marble has been used are the haji ali dargah of mumbai the jain temple of mysore and the ambedkar park of lucknow. Mineral reviews 53 rd edition marble advance release government of india ministry of mines indian bureau of mines indira bhavan civil lines nagpur 440 001 phone fax no. Ltd are a well known manufacturer exporter importer mines owner processor and supplier of a broad of white marble morwad white agaria white dharmata white vanni marble talai marble satuario marble onax green onax lady grey nizrana white plain nizrana. Mineral reviews 52nd edition marble final release government of india ministry of mines indian bureau of mines indira bhavan civil lines nagpur 440 001 phone fax no.
You can also choose from dolomite marble mines in india as well as from polished marble mines in india and whether marble mines in india is big slab. Witness the excavation of giant marbles blocks with big excavator machine by mining technology. 0712 2565471 pbx. It is found in a single deposit in india.
Marble indian minerals yearbook 2014 part iii. For practical purposes stone marble and other quarries may be included in this list. Royal white marmo stone pvt.