Jodhpur Sandstone Mines Owner & Processors
 
 

Jodhpur sandstone because of its strength, resistance to abrasion and aesthetic looks is one of the best sandstones of the world. Though sandstones of other regions such as Karauli, Dholpur,Banshi Paharpur and Bijolia are of the best quality Jodhpur sandstone stands almost at par as far as its chemical and physical properties are concerned.
 
Comparison Chart
 
SI. No. Stone Variety

Compressive Strength N/mm2 (ASTM C-170)

 

 Water absortion, % by weight (ASTM C-97) Density(Bulk specific gravity) (ASTM C-97)

Modulus of rupture, N/mm2 (ASTM C-99)

 

Abrasion (Resistance to wear)
(IS 1237 Guidelines)

 
   
Dry
Wet
    
Dry
Wet
 Average wear.mm Max. wear
on indv. Specimen
.mm
    Parallel to rift Perpen. to rift Parallel to rift

Perpen
dicular
to rift

     Parallel to rift Perpen
dicular to rift		 Parallel to rift Perpen
dicular to rift		    
1. D.Beige
115
108
106
91
1.82
2.36
16
9
13
8
2.9
3.1
2. Modak
156
185
134
153
0.53
2.60
42
40
34
39
0.9
1.0
3. Jodhpur Red
91
100
63
60
1.67
2.53
16
13
15
11
2.6
2.8
4. Jodhpur Pink
93
72
63
48
2.21
2.40
18
16
18
16
2.4
2.7
5. Lalitpur Grey
121
125
106
100
2.17
2.41
22
23
16
18
2.8
3.0
6. Lalitpur Yellow
138
117
104
62
1.91
2.44
19
19
13
18
2.8
3.0
7. Bansi Pink
84
74
50
54
3.52
2.28
11
13
9
10
4.2
4.4
8. Agra Red
93
105
56
48
3.95
2.25
12
13
7
9
5.6
5.8
9. Teak Wood
41
49
31
36
6.29
2.07
8
9
8
6
5.2
5.3
10. Rainbow
63
61
27
20
5.00
2.11
11
9
10
7
5.2
5.4