Travertine Definition

Travertine

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Italy

1.2.2 Discoverer

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

1.3 Etymology

From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy

1.4 Class

Sedimentary Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Travertine

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.