Makrana marble is a type of white marble. It is mined in the city of Makrana in Rajasthan, India, and has been used in the construction of several iconic monuments such as the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.
Famous for the quality of its stone, it is sought after for its crystals, transparent like salt, shine according to the light that passes through them. Makrana marble is listed as a World Heritage stone resource by the International Union of Geological Sciences