comparing travertine and marble limestone stone tile
DESCRIPTION
With so many types of natural stone to choose from for a home re-model or flooring project, many homeowners want to know what makes one stone different from another. In this piece we briefly explain the origins of Travertine and Marble Limestone to discover what makes them unique.TRANSCRIPT
The Hard Stuff
Many professionals and homeowners have the same questions when it comes
to shopping for a natural stone. As quarriers and producers of Authentic
Durango StoneTM Marble Limestone and Travertine, we are often asked,
“What is the difference between Marble Limestone and Travertine?”
The short answer is that Travertine and Marble Limestone rock are of the same
basic composition, almost pure Calcium Carbonate. But we would like to offer a
more thorough explanation for those looking to understand what they’re buying.
Travertine Marble
Limestone
Let’s Talk Travertine
Travertine is a sedimentary
rock found in massive forms
of calcium carbonate and
results from deposition by hot
springs or rivers. It is often
beautifully banded and
colored as a result of the
presence of iron oxide
compounds or other organic
impurities giving it a tan/beige
coloration with the
possibilities of red, yellow,
orange streaks throughout.
The presence of carbons will
add a grey/black coloration of
bands and streaks also. The
texture of travertine varies
from coarse to fine, with the
fine grain allowing it to take a
high polish.
Learning about Marble Limestone
Marble Limestone is a sedimentary
rock wholly or in a large part
composed of calcium carbonate
that is formed by the deposition
and consolidation of the skeletons
of marine invertebrates; with a few
originating in chemical precipitation
from solution.
Marble Limestone deposits are
frequently of great thickness and
its natural coloration is ordinarily
white with a texture varying from
coarse to fine. Just as with
Travertine, Marble Limestone may
also be colored by various
impurities such as iron oxides
making it tan/beige, yellow and/or
red. The presence of carbon can
result in a blue, black or grey
coloration.
Now that you know the origins of the stone, get familiar with the beautiful
finished products offered as part of our Authentic Durango Stone and
European Stone Collection lines by calling your Client Development Manager
at 602-438-1001 today!