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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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