Travertine is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Travertine in general, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Travertine comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Travertine Definition, know more about the History of Travertine, Etymology of Travertine in next sections.