Travertine Characteristics
- General
Physical,
chemical, technical characteristics of Travertine in general
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General,
Marble, Granite,
Limestone, sandstone,
Travertine |
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other,
bluestone, slate, onyx, engineered stone, manufacture stone, basalt,
pebbles, flagstone, lava |
| A 2109:
I'm confused like everyone else. What is Saturnia and can it be
used on countertops in the masterbath along with the floor and shower
walls? Is it a Travertine
or a Limestone. Nancy, June 24, |
| R1:
Dear Nancy: "Saturnia" is nothing but a fancy name to define
cross-cut travertine (cut across its grain, that is, rather than along
it, like travertine is usually processed). Maurizio, USA |
| A 2015:
Are Pueblo and Durango the same thing? Also is Durango
Cafe the same as a travertine called
Cafe? I am told there is not any difference between types of travertine--I
mean the quality. but comments on the site indicates there are. How
do I know what a good travertine is? How do I know if it is from the
US, Mexico or Italy? This is our dream home and we have worked very
hard to get to this point and I don't want to make a big mistake.
Also what principle should guide one when choosing the color or pattern?
They seem so similar. Patty, June 4, |
R1:
Dear Patty: I don't have an answer about the Pueblo and Durango question.
What I do know is that Durango stone is indeed a travertine (from
Mexico). Because of the way travertine (any travertine) was formed,
it's one of the most consistent stones available. Of course there
are differences between travertine coming from different corners of
our blessed planet, but they are minimal and marginal. So, choose
whichever you like. You can't go wrong! But ... The real question
is not as much about the different travertine, as it is
WHERE in your house you're going to install it, and with WHAT kind
of finish (polished or honed). Those are indeed quite important issues.
If you feel like needing additional assistance, feel free to hit the
"" link at the end of your very answer and ask to get in touch directly
with me. I'll be glad to help. Maurizio, USA |
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| A 1951: I'm
interested in using a Turkish gold / yellow travertine
in my bath, hall, and kitchen. Do different origins and colors
vary in suitability? The store reps feel that the qualities are the
same. I doubt their experience. Are there different grades of trav.?
Viss, May 22. |
| R1:
Dear Viss: For once,
the store reps are right. Travertine -- no matter where it comes from
-- is arguably the most consistent stone available. This is due to
the way it was formed. Maurizio, USA |
| A 1943: What
is the difference between travertine and
Jerusalem stone? Mike, May 21, |
| R2:
Dear Mike, travertine
was formed around springs of mineral water. Travertine is porous because
gas escaped from mineral water during its origin. Jerusalem limestone
is marine limestone formed from skeletons and its parts in shallow
seas. It is also porous but the pores are microscopic. Daniel, Slovakia |
R1:
Dear Mike: Travertine
is travertine, and Jerusalem stone is Jerusalem limestone. If
you can't tell them apart by just looking at them, what do you expect
me to tell you? Maurizio, USA |
A 980: I am trying to find out how the
holes were made in the travertine marble.
The type of marble that was used in the building of the RCA Building in
New York. Someone once told me that it was made by worms traveling thru
it. I am now a consultant to a company that is manufacturing counter tops.
I opened my mouth with this worm statement, that was based on a 40 year
old memory. Can you please help.? Howard, USA. May 5
R1: Dear Howard:
I've heard many whoppers in my days, but this "worm thing" beats them all
hands down!!
Travertine is a sedimentary rock, mostly made of Calcite (Calcium Carbonate),
that was generated by the deposit of such mineral from hot water springs
and streams pouring from them. The holes are generated either by the gasses
trapped by the sediments (the vast majority), or by water plants that were
trapped inside the formation and then decomposed. Worms?! They must have
had some teeth, I'll tell you!!!! Cordially (don't feel bad, outside of
my field I'm the stupidest of them all!!) Maurizio, USA
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