India s white marvel the taj mahal is slowly turning brownish yellow because of air pollution says an indo us study which also identifies the pollutants responsible for the effect.

The white marble of taj mahal is changed to yellow because of. Air pollution discoloration of marble due to oxidation of its constituents environmental neglect and wear and tear caused by millions of tourists who visit it every year. India s iconic white marbled mausoleum taj mahal is changing its color presenting spots of yellow brown and green in pictures that shocked the country s supreme court. At a hearing on tuesday. The marble with which taj mahal is built does not exist in its pure form.

This results in rusting and thus the brownish and yellowish colour of taj mahal. The taj mahal s white marble is turning a hazy shade of yellowish green due to pollution from the surrounding city of agra environmental lawyers recently informed india s supreme court. These pollutants sulphur dioxide nitrogen dioxide and mainly carbon based particulates have steadily weathered and eroded the taj s brilliant white facade giving it a yellow sheen. Reasons why taj mahal is turning yellow and brown.

India s white marble taj mahal is turning yellow and green as the 17th century mausoleum weathers filthy air in the world s eighth most polluted city. The taj mahal is turning yellow mainly due to these reasons. It contains naturally occurring deposits of iron which gets oxidised either in the presence of o 2 or water. The elaborate and encryption on the walls is an example of its luxurious and thoughtful architecture.

However its pristine white color seems to be in. The taj mahal is one of the most beloved monuments in the world.

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