STONE DATABASE

Travertine

Travertine is a type of limestone, but differs from other forms in that it is formed in hot springs called karst. The water movement in these karst erodes the travertine, creating holes in the stone.

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Stone Image
Name
Color
Detail
Denizli Travertine Denizli Travertine Cream, beige Detail

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Stone Name : Denizli Travertine
Stone Type : Travertine
Origin : Turkey (Denizli)
Color : Cream, beige
Water Absorbtion : 0.01
Hardness :
Geologic Age : Quaternary
Petrographic Type : travertine
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Durango Stone Durango Stone Beige, cream Detail

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Stone Name : Durango Stone
Stone Type : Travertine
Origin : Mexico (Durango)
Color : Beige, cream
Water Absorbtion : 0.01
Hardness :
Geologic Age : Quaternary
Petrographic Type : travertine
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Scabas Scabas Rose, gold, beige Detail

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Stone Name : Scabas
Stone Type : Travertine
Origin : Italy
Color : Rose, gold, beige
Water Absorbtion : 0.5-1.0%
Hardness :
Geologic Age : Quaternary
Petrographic Type : travertine
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Travertino Noce Travertino Noce Beige, brown Detail

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Stone Name : Travertino Noce
Stone Type : Travertine
Origin : Italy (Toscana)
Color : Beige, brown
Water Absorbtion : 0.7-1.0%
Hardness :
Geologic Age : Quaternary
Petrographic Type : travertine
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Travertino Romano Travertino Romano Cream, beige Detail

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Stone Name : Travertino Romano
Stone Type : Travertine
Origin : Italy
Color : Cream, beige
Water Absorbtion : 0.5-1.0%
Hardness :
Geologic Age : Quaternary
Petrographic Type : travertine
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