Travertine is a porous limestone which has so many mines in Iran. There are different gradings for Travertine and the price of this rock is determined according to its color and quality. The variation of Travertine colors is the main reason of Travertine popularity in Iran and the other countries. The bulk rock is exported in the forms of raw, cut, and finished.
Travertine possesses fine and coarse pores which sound marvelous. One of the most important characteristics of Travertine refers to the presence of these pores which can be filled by cement and mortar while installing, and the rock becomes an integral part the building. Furthermore these pores act as a sound and heat insulation, which is required for the buildings. There is no limitation in the use of Travertine and you can use it as building facades, internal walls, and in the floor. Travertine ornaments are also useable as decorative materials in the internal space of the buildings. For example Versace floor designs, Stone washbasin, columns, and stone sculptures which all can be enchanting for all visitors.
Travertine is produced in two forms: wavy and without wave, which both of them have their own beauties and depend on the producer’s artistic sense to distinguish which pattern is suitable. For example the Hajiabad Travertine is renowned for its none-wavy pattern and the created cloud-wind patterns in the none-wavy cuts are unique. During the preparation of Travertine, chemically impregnated surfaces give a suitable results. The chemicals fill the pores and cause to a brilliant surface.
Travertine is available in the form of slab or small sizes which can be found in various colors such as white, cream, chocolate, lemon, red, maroon, black, and silver. You can supply the required pattern without any limitation. The Travertine stone gives life to your design like a painting. The most famous Travertine stones are as below:
Abbasabad Stone, Atashkouh Stone, Dareh-Bokhari Stone, Hajiabad Stone, Tekab Silver Stone, Yazd Chocolate Stone, Agha-Mohammadi Chocolate Stone, Abgarm Stone, Abyar Stone, Maku Lemon Stone, and Azarshahr Red Stone.
Some of the most important Travertines used in the building projects have been listed below.
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Marble
Marble belongs to calcareous rocks and like Travertines, there is a variety of colors among Marbles
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Onyx
Onyx is a sort of pure stone. This stone possesses some characteristics which separates this stone from the other types.
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Crystal (Chini Stone)
There is a misconception weather Crystal (Chini (Chinese) Stone in Persian) comes from China or not
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Guillotine Stone
Decorative stone is a natural stone which is turned and cut in a determined size
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Iran Stone Type
Most Popular
Yazd Travertine
1397/11/07 2Most Viewed
Salsali Marble
1397/11/07 887
Iran Stone Type
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Guillotine Stone
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Lashtar Marble
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