Know all about Marl and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Marl and Travertine belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Marl is Earthy whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Marl appears Rough and Dull and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Marl is dull while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Marl is available in beige, brown, green, grey, white colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Marl are creating artwork, soil conditioner and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.