Jodhpur Red Sandstone — listed here as J. Red Sandstone — is one of the most architecturally significant stones from India’s sandstone heartland. Named for the city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, this stone shares the bold iron-oxide colouration that characterises Rajasthan’s great red sandstones, but with a distinctively Jodhpur character: fine-grained, workable, and available in a range of red tones from warm rose to deep crimson.
Stone Harbor sources J. Red Sandstone directly from the Jodhpur quarry region. The stone’s durability and workability have made it a staple of both traditional Indian architecture and contemporary export markets across Europe and the Middle East.
Origin and Composition
J. Red Sandstone is a sedimentary stone quarried in the Jodhpur region of Rajasthan, India. Its red colouration — ranging from pinkish-red to deep crimson — comes from iron oxide (hematite) concentrated within and around the quartz grain matrix. The fine grain structure and good cementation provide both strong workability for carving and detailing, and excellent weather resistance for exterior applications.
Technical Properties
- Stone Type: Sedimentary sandstone
- Commercial Name: J. Red Sandstone (Jodhpur Red)
- Origin: Jodhpur region, Rajasthan, India
- Colour: Warm pink-red to deep crimson; iron oxide colouration throughout
- Texture: Fine-grained, smooth and workable
- Frost Resistance: Yes
- Weather Resistance: Excellent
- Density: Approximately 2.4 – 2.6 g/cm³
Available Finishes
- Natural Cleft: Full iron-red character with riven surface texture.
- Honed: Smooth matte showing the red tone clearly.
- Polished: Reflective finish for interior feature applications.
- Sandblasted: Non-slip surface for outdoor use.
- Bush Hammered: Heavy texture for commercial outdoor applications.
- Tumbled: Aged finish that softens red tones beautifully.
- Sawn: Precision cut for tiling and cladding.
Standard Sizes and Dimensions
- 29 x 29 cm | 29 x 60 cm | 40 x 40 cm | 60 x 60 cm | 60 x 90 cm
- Custom sizes on request
- Thickness: 20 mm to 30 mm
Applications
- Exterior Facades and Cladding: Bold red makes an architectural statement on residential and commercial buildings.
- Interior Flooring and Feature Walls: Dramatic red tones in hospitality and high-end residential settings.
- Garden Paving and Landscaping: Warm red suits planted gardens and outdoor entertaining areas.
- Steps, Columns, and Architectural Details: The stone’s workability supports detailed carving and shaping.
- Heritage and Restoration Projects: Consistent with the regional architectural vocabulary of Rajasthan.
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