The term "Granite" is derived from latin word "Granum" meaning "grain" because of its granular nature. Rajasthan is well known since time immemorial for its building and dimensional stones like Marble, Sandstone, Limestone, Slate etc. Recently granite has also been added to this list. Granite occupies a prominent place among dimensional stones on account of its hardness, durability, capability to take mirror polish and fascinating colours. As such the use of granite has increased many fold as dimensional and decorative stone all over the world and this has created a good export market for Indian Granite.
Granite has a 95% share in India's dimensional stone export. The export of high value added items like tiles, polished slabs and monument stones has increased by over 50% average growth rate per year.
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
Rajasthan is richly endowed with large reserves of different varieties of granite spread over in 23 districts of the state. More than 200 localities of granite have been identified so far. The important districtwise locations are given below .
JALORE: Nun, Kalkaji, Raniwara, Khambi, Saphara, Bibalsar, Bruti Kawala, Roja-Bhakar, Keshwana, Kola-Ki-Ghati, Kala-Ghati, Taskhana, Dungari Leta-Dhawala, Kota-Kasta, Tavab, Maylawas, Nabi-Bhetala etc.
SIROHI: Abu,Veerwada-Arasanaji, Mer-Mundwara, Koteshwara, Sanpur-Siyankara, Idarla, Padru Khera, Meerpur, Amlari, Wan, Jeerawal, Dantaria, Shivganj, Anapura, Jhar, Sivera etc.
BHILWARA: Gyangarh-Thana-Phakoliya, Katar, Bor-Ka-Bariya, Janarda, Dhaneri, Naya Talab, Sabadara, Nareli, Charon-Ka-Bariya, Karera, Dhani-Somani, Dhikola, Badnor, Bheru Khera, Kidimal, Udai Ram Ji Ka Guda, Rampuria, Shivpura, etc.
PALI: Bar-Sendara (Jhala-Ki-Chowki), Chittar, Manihari-Bala, Paldi, Sumerpur, Erinpura, Nana-Beda, Sarthur, Rani, Nadol-Narlai-Vinpura, Kot-Samariya, Kharda-Kerala, Dharamdhari, Jawaria, Netra, Jhakhora, Khidara, Kothar, Dani-Dantiwara etc.
Bala Flower Jalore |
Chima Pink Jalore |
Copper Silk Jalore |
Golden Pearl Jalore |
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Imperial Pink Jalore |
Rosy Pink Jalore |
Royal Touch Jalore |
Sunrise Yellow Jalore |
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Merry Gold Barmer |
Rakhee Green Barmer |
Royal Cream Barmer |
P. White Pali |
BARMER: Ludrara, Rakhi, Mokalsar, Viratara, Dhok, Bachbhar, Piplaun, Dhori Manna etc.
JHUNJHUNU: Lal-Pahari (Jhunjhunu), Rizani-Rasoda-Nand, Bakara, Makhar, Kerpura, Hukampura-Bamlwas, Gudha Gorji, Dosi, Khetri, Bagora, Dausi, etc.
TONK: Kadila, Ganwar, Rajpura, Hatgi, Bagri, Rupawali, Dewal, Phulmaliya, Hasimpur etc.
ALWAR: Harsora, Naroli, Davson, Khatoti, Modi-Malwash, Haripur, Gadh Bashi, Dadikar, Tarwala, Kankara etc.
AJMER : Sodpur, Gopalpura, Bhinai,Ramaliya, Kishangarh,
Harmada, Patan, Modi-Samada, Gadwari, Tarwale-Kankara, Khanpura, Daulatpura, Buharu, Bargaon, Kanpura, Jiwana, Pilua, Piplod, Rupnagar, Pisangan, Vijay Nagar, Ramgarh, Bhimpura, Sewaria, Gelpur.
BANSWARA : Mungthali, Sageta, Thikria, Ganoda, Pipalkhunt, Jhupel.
JAIPUR : Dudu (Mal Ki Dhani), Sakhun-Ladera, Hatupura-Bigolav, Mal Ki Dhani, Kila-Danteri, Mehagi (Ramgarh), Bashi (Dagota), Balohi (Kotputli).
JODHPUR : Jasai, Bisala, Taralana, Nangris, Jodha Mali, Ransigaon, Khaniyana, Ramaniyana, Madlia, Pipar, Khejarala, Siyara, Chokri Khurd, Chokri Kalai, Padasla Kalan.
SAWAI MADHOPUR : Baunli, Baragaon, Sarwar, Khajana, Dungar, Nagal, Pahar, Karwaripal.
SIKAR : Ajeetgarh, Mundaru, Jitala, Jetpur, Dabala, Bagora.
UDAIPUR : Gingala, Unthala, Udai Sagar, Dakan-Kotra, Jaisamand, Salumber, Jhalara, Saira, Padrada, Kagwas, Moanda, Modi-Bathera, Kanor.
RAJSAMAND : Lasani, Sanora-Ka-Bariya, Isharmand, Malkot, Kakroda, Kalalon Ki Anti, Bachhariya, Kania Kheda.
CHITTAURGARH : Gangrar, Soniana, Khuntia, Ganeshpura, Nimbahera, Chhoti Sadri.
DUNGARPUR : Ramgarh, Punawali-Bokarsal.
Technical Information of Granite
Technical Details  |
Water Absorption, % by weight |
Density, bulk specific gravity |
Modulus of rupture, N/mm2 |
Compressive strength N/mm2 |
Abrassion resistance to wear |
Flexural strength, N/mm2 |
ASTM/ Indian Standard  |
C-97 |
C-97 |
C-99 |
C-170 |
IS 1237 Guidelines |
IS 4860 Guidelines |
Area  |
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Dry |
Wet |
Dry |
Wet |
Avg. Wear mm |
Mxm. Wear mm |
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Bala Flower, Jalore |
0.44 |
2.61 |
23 |
22 |
203 |
184 |
0.6 |
0.7 |
20 |
Chima Pink, Jalore |
0.73 |
2.62 |
11 |
13 |
140 |
119 |
0.6 |
0.7 |
13 |
Copper Silk, Jalore |
0.04 |
2.63 |
17 |
20 |
148 |
119 |
0.7 |
0.9 |
19 |
Golden Pearl, Jalore |
0.07 |
2.64 |
13 |
14 |
186 |
152 |
0.7 |
0.8 |
14 |
Imperial Pink, Jalore |
0.15 |
2.65 |
11 |
15 |
117 |
100 |
0.6 |
0.7 |
14 |
Rosy Pink, Jalore |
0.09 |
2.62 |
14 |
18 |
125 |
118 |
0.6 |
0.7 |
16 |
Royal Touch, Jalore |
0.12 |
2.63 |
17 |
19 |
123 |
123 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
18 |
Sunrise Yellow, Jalore |
0.12 |
2.62 |
13 |
14 |
142 |
102 |
0.8 |
0.9 |
12 |
Merry Gold, Barmer |
0.70 |
2.61 |
15 |
14 |
125 |
109 |
0.8 |
1.00 |
14 |
Rakhee Green, Barmer |
0.10 |
2.71 |
11 |
13 |
134 |
132 |
0.7 |
0.8 |
13 |
Royal Cream, Barmer |
0.22 |
2.59 |
17 |
18 |
141 |
171 |
0.6 |
0.7 |
15 |
P.White, Pali |
0.20 |
2.65 |
11 |
11 |
142 |
133 |
0.9 |
1.00 |
11 |
CLASSIFICATION
Granites are classified under four grades depending upon the compressive strength and abrasive resistance as specified below :
Designation Grade |
Compressive Strength (kg/cm2 mini.) |
Abrasion Value (% max.) |
A |
2,200 |
32 |
B |
1,800 |
36 |
C |
1,400 |
40 |
D |
1,000 |
45 |
STATUS OF GRANITE INDUSTRIES
A large number of granite based processing units are operating in Rajasthan including many processing units of large and imported Gangsaws. Some of these are totally export oriented units. A number of tiny/small tiling plants are also in operation. Units are mainly located at Jalore, Sikar, Abu Road, Alwar, Jhnjhunu, Jaipur, Banswara, Shahpura, Ajmer, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Badnor, Devgarh, Raipur, Pali, Jodhpur etc.
Commercial expolitation of granite in India is confined largely to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Orrisa, M.P., Bihar and Gujrat. India is second largest exporter of granite blocks and finished slabs and tiles.