Silver Travertine

Silver Travertine is one of the most popular travertine stones in the world. The presence of air bubbles and impurities such as iron, silica, manganese, and organic materials contributes to the variety of colors found in different travertine quarries, including white, cream, chocolate, gray, red, and yellow. In Iran, travertine stones with two prominent colors, light black (smoky) and date with white streaks, are well-known and highly popular. Additionally, Takab Silver travertine, characterized by its white wavelengths, stands out for its special beauty and unique appearance.

Silver Travertine Appearance Features

1. High Strength and Resistance: Travertine stones possess very high strength and relatively high compressive strength, making them durable.
2. Abrasion Resistance and High Density: These stones are known for their high abrasion resistance and density.
3. Resistance to Sunlight and Cold: Travertine Silver stones are highly resistant to sunlight and cold; cold temperatures do not cause them to crack, crumble, or fall.
4. Sound and Heat Insulation: The porosity and holes in Silver travertine contribute to its effectiveness as an insulator against sound and heat.
5. Easy Installation: This stone is easy to install, holds mortar well, and can be implemented with ease. Its holes and defects mean it does not require additional scope for use on facades.

Silver Travertine Uses

1. Facade and Exterior of the Building: One of the primary uses of Travertine Silver is as a facade and exterior stone for buildings.
2. Indoor Floors and Stairs: Silver Travertine is suitable for indoor floors, stairs, external and internal walls, elevator frames, cabinets, bathrooms, and toilets.
3. Landscaping and Decorative Artefacts: This stone is also used for landscaping and creating decorative artefacts.
4. Side Views: The lower grades of this stone are used for less visible side views.

Silver Travertine Processing

To enhance the resistance and beauty of Travertine Silver, processing is necessary. After being extracted from the quarry and transported to the factory, the stones are initially in lump form and cannot be used without processing. Methods such as brush and polish, tumble, honed, and bush hammer are employed for processing these stones.

Types of Silver Travertine

Silver Travertine stones are named according to the city where their production quarry is located. The notable cities with these quarries include Azarshahr, Tafarsh, Kashan, Yazd, Dilijan, and Mahalat. The primary difference between these stones lies in the lightness or brightness of their background and the streaks present on them.

By understanding these features and processing methods, you can appreciate the value and applications of Silver Travertine in various construction and design projects.