Know all about Talc carbonate and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Talc carbonate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Talc carbonate is Very Soft whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Talc carbonate appears Soft and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Talc carbonate is pearly while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.