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Travertine is a form of deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. Travertine often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan, cream-colored, and even rusty 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 Turkey and elsewhere as a building material.
Travertine is often used as a . The Romans mined deposits of travertine for building temples, aqueducts, monuments, bath complexes, and amphitheaters such as the Colosseum, the largest building in the world constructed mostly of travertine.
Travertine is one of several 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 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. It can also be to a smooth, shiny finish, and comes in a variety of colors from grey to coral-red. is most commonly available in tile sizes for floor installations.
is one of the most frequently used stones in modern architecture. It is commonly used for , , and . The lobby walls of the modernist Willis Tower (1970) (formerly Sears Tower) in Chicago are made of Architect frequently incorporated travertine into many of his projects. The first floor of the Becket-designed UCLA Medical Center has thick travertine walls.
Until the 1980s, Turkey had a near-monopoly on the world market; now significant supplies are quarried in mainly , Mexico, and Peru. There are many operate in Denizli-Turkey. is one of them. supply USA demand for is about 850,000 tons per year, almost all of it imported @ Denizli