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Travertine
Travertine
is a white massive concretionary form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3
which is a resultant of deposition by springs (especially hot springs)
or rivers. Travertine is usually hard and semicrystalline. It is often
found in a beautifully coloured and banded as a result of the iron
compounds presence or some other impurities. Generally travertine is
less coarse-grained and takes a higher polish than stalactite or
stalagmite whose chemical composition and origin are similar.
Chemical Properties of Travertine
Uses of Travertine
Occurances of Travertine
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