India · Marble
also known as Makrana Marble, Taj Mahal Stone, Indian White Marble, Rajasthan White
The stone of the Taj Mahal. Makrana marble has been quarried in Rajasthan since at least the 16th century. The Mughal emperors chose it for the Taj Mahal (completed 1648) precisely for its exceptional whiteness and translucency. Top-grade 'Makrana Pure White' rivals the finest Italian white marbles and is notably free of impurities. A UNESCO-significant material with global recognition that brings aesthetic excellence and heritage depth to luxury projects.
Type-level physical facts shown. Per-lot lab values (absorption, flexural strength) confirmed at quotation.
Yes. The Makrana quarries are still active and export commercially. Extraction within a certain radius of the monument is restricted; commercial Makrana for export comes from legal quarries in the wider Nagaur district.
The main grades are Pure White (top, near-zero impurities), White Dungri (minor dark spots), and Albeta (grey veining). For luxury US projects, specify Pure White and request certificate of origin.
