WHITE TRAVERTINE

Property Typical Value
Water Absorption 0.20 % (Turkey), 1.72 % (Iran) 
Density 2,750 kg/m³ (Turkey); 2,460 kg/m³ (Iran); 2,450 kg/m³ (Italy)
Compressive Strength 2,294 kg/cm² (~229 MPa) Turkey; 36–47 MPa Iran; 82–91 MPa Italy
Flexural Strength 13.8 MPa (Italy)
Porosity ~8 % (Turkey Italy Iran typical)
Abrasion Resistance 3.3 (Turkey unit unspecified), 3.8 mm (Italy), 26–27 mm (Turkey general)

Notes

  • Water absorption is very low in Turkish varieties (≈0.2%), moderate in Iranian (≈1.7%), and low-to-moderate in Italian (~0.9%) 

  • Density ranges between 2,450–2,750 kg/m³, with lighter tones typically less dense .

  • Compressive strength varies widely: Turkish variant has exceptionally high lab-reported values (~229 MPa), though typical range is 30–90 MPa in Iran and Italy .

  • Flexural strength ~13.8 MPa for Italian White Travertine 

  • Abrasion resistance indicates good durability; Turkey: ~3.3 units, Italy: ~3.8 mm, generic Turkey travertine ~26–27 mm .

  • Porosity typically around 8% – offering lightweight structure with natural insulation benefits .

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