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2. Stones of India - Wikipedia

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   The Taj Mahal at Agra was constructed from Indian marble. [1] Some of the rock-cut structures include Khajuraho Temple, Elephanta Caves, Lomesh rishi caves, Ellora caves and Konark Temple. [citation needed] Besides, all major archaeological excavations have revealed exquisitely carved statuettes and carvings in stone.

3. Makrana marble - Wikipedia

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   Makrana marble was used in the construction of the Taj Mahal. 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 Masjid-e-Rasheed in Deoband and the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.

4. Marble - Wikipedia

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   The Marble Boat, a lakeside pavilion in the Summer Palace in Beijing, China The Taj Mahal is clad entirely in marble The word "marble" derives from the Ancient Greek μάρμαρον ( mármaron ), [ 3 ] from μάρμαρος ( mármaros ), "crystalline rock, shining stone", [ 4 ] [ 5 ] perhaps from the verb μαρμαίρω ( marmaírō ), "to ...

5. Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

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   The Taj Mahal (/ ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l, ˌ t ɑː ʒ-/ TAHJ mə-HAHL, TAHZH-⁠, Hindi: [taːdʒ ˈmɛɦ(ɛ)l]; lit. ' Crown of the Palace ' ) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra , Uttar Pradesh , India.

6. What's the Difference Between Quartz and Quartzite? - AOL

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7. Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

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   While the large, domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar part of the monument, the Taj Mahal is an extensive complex of buildings and gardens that extends over 22.44 hectares (55.5 acres) [note 1] [1] and includes subsidiary tombs, waterworks infrastructure, the small town of Taj Ganji to the south and a 'moonlight garden' to the north of ...