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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
Cream, beige
Detail

Stone details of Denizli Travertine

Stone Name : Denizli Travertine
Stone Type : 4
Origin : Turkey (Denizli)
Color : Cream, beige
Water Absorbtion : 0.01
Hardness :
Geologic Age : Quaternary
Petrographic Type : travertine
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Durango Stone
Beige, cream
Detail

Stone details of Durango Stone

Stone Name : Durango Stone
Stone Type : 4
Origin : Mexico (Durango)
Color : Beige, cream
Water Absorbtion : 0.01
Hardness :
Geologic Age : Quaternary
Petrographic Type : travertine
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Scabas
Rose, gold, beige
Detail

Stone details of Scabas

Stone Name : Scabas
Stone Type : 4
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
Beige, brown
Detail

Stone details of Travertino Noce

Stone Name : Travertino Noce
Stone Type : 4
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
Cream, beige
Detail

Stone details of Travertino Romano

Stone Name : Travertino Romano
Stone Type : 4
Origin : Italy
Color : Cream, beige
Water Absorbtion : 0.5-1.0%
Hardness :
Geologic Age : Quaternary
Petrographic Type : travertine
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