Abbas Abad travertine stone

Description

Travertine is one of the most popular and well-known stones worldwide, which, in Iran, is provided to customers (mostly stone cutting factories) in the form of stone blocks after extraction from mines. This beautiful and versatile stone is formed in riverbeds and caves, and one of its main uses is in the construction industry. Various mineralogical, petrological, and geological studies have shown that calcium, stalagmite, and stalactite are among the primary and very important compounds present in this stone. Iron compounds are also among the very important compounds in the formation and creation of patterns and waves in travertine stones.

Travertine stone, with a specific weight of about 2500 kilograms per cubic meter, is found in nature in a strip-like texture in colors such as white, chocolate, light cream, dark cream, yellow, red, and lemon, and can be produced in brown and black in the stone industry. Travertine is formed by numerous cavities and porosities and acts as a relative insulator against sound and heat. The use of this stone as the exterior façade of buildings has many fans, and one of the main reasons for this is its resistance and proper strength against sunlight, heat, cold, moisture, and acid rains.

Over time, with the advancement of science and the use of resin as a surface filler for travertine stones, as well as the creation of a shiny surface, this stone has become popular and its price has increased.

The excellent and remarkable features of travertine have made it a popular choice for architects to use as the exterior façade of buildings and as an interior wall covering.

There are several historical and popular buildings that have been built over the years with this amazing stone. One such example that will amaze you is the Colosseum in Rome, a popular world monument that still stands after centuries. There are many other famous examples of buildings and structures made of travertine stone, including Burghausen Castle, Saint Peter’s Square, and the Getty Center in Los Angeles.

Abbasabad Travertine is one of the types of light-colored travertines, or white travertines, in Iran. It is among the most commonly used white facade stones and travertines. This stone is available in various sorts, classified based on its color and pattern. Some of the prominent features of Abbasabad Travertine include high polishability, good adhesion, and high resistance.