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Travertine is an earlier form of marble. It takes thousands of years for travertine to turn into marble. Being said that they are almost the same, we should distinguish them in the ways they are different:
-Travertine is porous, marble is dense, which makes travertine an ideal product for outdoors such as pool decks and patios and marble ideal for indoors.
Here are some samples of travertine pavers and marble tiles:
http://travertinemart.com/Pavers.php
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What is the difference between jade and marble?
Jade is prettier than marble.
What is tumbled marble?
Tumbled marble is real marble (or travertine) that is treated inside a tumbler for several hours to make it achieve that particular "worn-down" look.Type your answer here...
How can you contact a travertine installer in deltona?
Andreas hippe inc does all types marble, travertine. remodel. he is in deltona licenced and insured. call 386-532-7284
Who sells travertine and installs in volusia county?
i highly recommend Andreas hippe inc- of detona fl. he does travertine, marble, woods, granite and complete remodeling. he can be reached at 386-532-7284 . i know he is licensed and insured and also sells travertine.
What is the difference between a marble and a nail?
A marble is made of glass (a non-metal) and is translucentA nail is made of a metal and is opaque
What rock is used to make shiny floors?
The most common rock used to make "shiny floors" is marble. However marble is pretty expensive.A cheaper alternative is a rock called travertine.
Is pumice porous or non porous?
All natural store is porous and needs to be sealed. Travertine is the most porous over marble and granite
How can you tell the difference between micrite and travertine?
Micrite is a type of limestone composed of tiny carbonate mud particles, while travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, typically porous and often banded. An easy way to distinguish between them is that micrite is typically fine-grained and lacks visible pores or bands, while travertine is more porous and may display banding due to mineral deposits.
How do you polish travertine floors?
travertine is a natural stone similar to a marble. Natural stone can be polished using several different abrasive and chemical techniques to develop reflection of light.for more information visit Bakers Travertine Power Clean
What is the Difference between terrazzo tiles mosaic tiles?
Terrazzo is the blend of marble, glass and natural stone chip tiles in their most basic form. Mosaic is an art form made up of squares of marble, glass, or marble tile cut and spread out on such a flat bonding board.
What scientific test distinguished marble from chalk?
The "Izite Test" named after the german scientist "Gude Izite" allows one to tell the difference between marble and chalk.
What is the difference between a sandstone rock and a marble rock?
Chemically, a quartz sandstone is different than a calcitic marble. Additionally, they are classified differently by their method of formation. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock, and marble is a metamorphic rock. Sandstone has cemented grains, and marble has interconnected crystals.
