Modak Sandstone

Modak Sandstone is named for the region where it is quarried — the Basoda area of Madhya Pradesh — and for the warm, multi-toned colour palette that sets it apart from most other Indian sandstones. Where Rajasthani sandstones tend to work within a single colour family, Modak presents a complex, layered mix of pink, terracotta, honey, orange, and cream that shifts across each slab in unpredictable, organic ways.

The result is a stone with a lively, natural vitality. No two Modak slabs look identical, and in installations, this variation creates a surface that reads as a natural continuation of the earth rather than a manufactured product. Stone Harbor processes and exports Modak Sandstone from Madhya Pradesh to clients seeking a distinctively characterful Indian sandstone.

Origin and Composition

Modak Sandstone is a sedimentary stone from the Basoda region of Madhya Pradesh, India. Its complex multi-toned palette — pink, terracotta, honey, orange, and cream — results from varied iron oxide concentrations and trace mineral distributions across the quartz matrix. The stone is frost-resistant and suitable for outdoor applications in temperate climates.

Technical Properties

• Stone Type: Sedimentary sandstone
• Origin: Basoda, Madhya Pradesh, India
• Colour: Multi-tonal: pink, terracotta, honey, orange, and cream; each slab unique
• Texture: Fine to medium-grained
• Frost Resistance: Yes
• Weather Resistance: Good
• Density: Approximately 2.4 – 2.6 g/cm³

Available Finishes

• Natural Cleft: Full colour range visible. The most characterful finish for Modak.
• Honed: Smooth surface showing the colour variation in a refined way.
• Sandblasted: Non-slip for outdoor use.
• Sawn: Machine-cut for tiling and cladding applications.
• Brushed: Subtle texture revealing natural grain character.

Standard Sizes and Dimensions

• 29 x 29 cm | 29 x 60 cm | 40 x 40 cm | 60 x 60 cm | 60 x 90 cm
• Slabs, cobbles, and blocks also available
• Thickness: 20 mm to 30 mm

Applications

• Garden Paving and Courtyards: Warm multi-toned character suits informal outdoor spaces perfectly.
• Feature Walls and Accent Cladding: Interior and exterior surfaces where natural colour variation creates visual interest.
• Fireplace Surrounds: Warm terracotta and honey tones complement fire materials.
• Rustic and Traditional Interiors: Exposed flooring, kitchen surfaces, and living areas.
• Roofing and Structural Elements: Traditionally used in regional Indian architecture.

Contact Stone Harbor for project enquiries, samples, and export specifications.