Definition
Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters
History
Origin
Italy
Discoverer
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
Etymology
From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock