Travertine Paving Slabs

Crafted from sturdy travertine, our paving slabs provide durability and elegance to any outdoor space. With natural color variations and a non-slip surface, they seamlessly blend into your landscape while providing a safe and stylish surface for outdoor activities. Experience the beauty and strength of travertine paving.

 

Feature	Details
Material	Natural travertine
Colour	Grey
Thickness	15mm , 16mm , 18mm , 20mm or customized
Slab sizes	1800upx600mm ; 1800upx650mm ; 1800upx700mm etc 2400upx600mm ; 2400upx650mm ; 2400upx700mm etc
Tile sizes	300x300mm ; 600x600mm; 450x450mm etc
Surface	Honed
Edge processing	Machine cutting, round edge etc
Packing	Seaworthy wooden crate, pallet

Travertine Paving Slabs

Definition & Composition

• Also known as calcite or calcium carbonate.
• Mohs hardness value (MOH): 3.
• Composed of 95% calcite with small amounts of:
  • Dolomite
  • Siderite
  • Quartz
  • Feldspar
  • Mica
  • Clay minerals (which contribute to color variations).

Color Variations

• Pure travertine: White.
• Impurities cause different colors:
  • Limonite & Siderite → Yellowish-brown patterns.
  • Iron oxides → Blood red.
  • Chlorite minerals → Green shades (sea green, chlorite green).
  • Carbon content → Pitch gray & black.

Formation

• Produced in seawater from:
  • Animal & plant bone fragments.
  • Calcareous mud.
  • Organic matter accumulation (after decay, carbonates dissolve and deposit to form calcium carbonate structures like shells and reefs).
• Often contains intact or fragmented fossils after being cut.

Structure & Texture

• If reef-formed: Dense and solid.
• If layered sediment:
  • May have granular pores.
  • May be dense and compact.

Dolomite

Definition & Composition

• Main component: Calcium Magnesium Carbonate.
• Mohs hardness value (MOH): 3.5 – 4.

Distinguishing Features

• Looks similar to travertine, often found in travertine deposit areas.
• Classified as dolomite if it contains ≥50% dolomite minerals.
• More weather-resistant due to lower sensitivity to acid.

Porosity & Durability

• Porous in structure.
• More resistant to acidic substances compared to travertine.

How to Differentiate Travertine and Dolomite?

1. Mohs Hardness Test (MOH)

• Uses a known hardness metal to scratch the stone.
• Travertine: MOH 3 → Softer.
• Dolomite: MOH 3.5 – 4 → Slightly harder.

2. Acid Test (Hydrochloric Acid Reaction)

• Travertine: Strong reaction (bubbles form rapidly).
• Dolomite: Weak reaction (powder forms instead of bubbling).

3. Laboratory Analysis (For Unclear Results)

• Identifies mineral types & chemical composition.
• Confirms stone origin & classification.