Property | Typical Value |
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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
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Water absorption is very low in Turkish varieties (≈0.2%), moderate in Iranian (≈1.7%), and low-to-moderate in Italian (~0.9%)
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Density ranges between 2,450–2,750 kg/m³, with lighter tones typically less dense .
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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 .
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Flexural strength ~13.8 MPa for Italian White Travertine
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Abrasion resistance indicates good durability; Turkey: ~3.3 units, Italy: ~3.8 mm, generic Turkey travertine ~26–27 mm .
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Porosity typically around 8% – offering lightweight structure with natural insulation benefits .