Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. Travertine often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan and cream-colored varieties. It is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, often at the mouth of a hot spring or in a limestone cave. In the latter it can form stalactites, stalagmites and other speleothems. It is frequently used in Italy and elsewhere as a building material.
Travertine is a terrestrial sedimentary rock, formed by the precipitation of carbonate minerals from solution in ground and surface waters, and/or geothermally heated hot-springs. Similar (but softer and extremely porous) deposits formed from ambient-temperature water are known as tufa.
Travertine forms the stalactites and stalagmites of limestone caves, and the filling of some veins and hot spring conduits. Travertine forms from geothermal springs and is often linked to siliceous systems which form siliceous sinter. Macrophytes, bryophytes, algae, cyanobacteria and other organisms often colonise the surface of travertine and are preserved, giving travertine its distinctive porosity.
Some springs have temperatures high enough to exclude macrophytes and bryophytes from the deposits, consequently, deposits are generally less porous than tufa. Thermophilic microbes are important in these environments and stromatolitic fabrics are common. When deposits are apparently devoid of any biological component, they are often referred to as calcareous sinter.
Travertine is one of several natural stones that are used for paving patios and garden paths. It is sometimes known as travertine limestone or travertine marble; these are the same stone, although travertine is classified properly as a type of limestone, not marble. The stone is characterised by pitted holes and troughs in its surface. Although these troughs occur naturally, they suggest signs of considerable wear and tear over time. Some installers use a grout to fill the holes, whereas others leave them open — travertine can be purchased "filled" or "unfilled." It can also be polished to a smooth, shiny finish, and comes in a variety of colors from grey to coral-red. Travertine is most commonly available in tile sizes for floor installations.
Travertine is one of the most frequently used stones in modern architecture. It is a commonly use for façades, wall tiles cladding tiles, and flooring tiles, swimming poor surround tiles etc.
Chinese travertine is famous too all over the world for its cream, yellow color, special vein similar coffee color flower etc. The cream ,.yellow travertine can be made to be travertine floor tiles, travertine wall tiles, travertine slabs, travertine paving stone, travertine mosaics, travertine medallions, travertine sinks, travertine statues, travertine fireplaces, travertines planters, travertine surrounds, travertine window surround, travertine door surrounds, travertine wall bricks in different shape or styles etc.
Finished ways of travertine tile popular is polished, honed, sawn, tumbled, chiseled, acided brushed, water washed, antiqued finished, splited, beveled or grooved, bushhammered, leather brushed etc.
Dimension popular of travertine tile: 300x300x10mm, 300x600x20mm, 400x600mm, 200x400mm, etc. or in inch as below: 12”x12”. 12”x24”. 12”x16”. 24”x24”. Etc. in thickness 1cm, 2cm, 3cm, 4cm, 5cm etc. or any customized dimension.
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