Corteccia Vein Cut Roman Travertine
Material: Roman Travertine
Origin: Tivoli, Italy
Availability: Blocks, Slabs, Cut to size
Suggested finishes:
saw cut, honed and stone color filled, honed and unfilled, polished and stone color filled, polished and unfilled, honed and transparent resin filled
Suggested processing:
stone profiles, mesh net, book match
General description
Corteccia vein cut roman travertine posseses soft and elegant stripes of brown on a light beige background. This enchanting natural stone speaks the sweetest language, making itself admired in all its spontaneous delicacy. It is a breath of color that can enhance daring or classic projects, because the undeniable charm of the nuances of this this exclusive material can cover any line and shape with elegance.
This elegant natural stone recalls onyx shades on the surface making it a unique choice for any project. Roman Travertine was used for centuries in jewelry, carvings, and for architectural accents, the stone’s stunning swirls and speckles of rich, vibrant color and unique movement make it an exclusive stone. Our travertine quarry located in the Barco region, offers this rare stone, appreciated by true marble connoisseurs.
Available in different color backgrounds, depending on the quarry bench, Travertine Corteccia in vein cut offers unique characteristics and rarity. This is an excellent choice for homeowners who not only want to incorporate natural stone into their homes, but also create a signature, custom accent that most other people simply won’t have due to the stone’s exclusivity.
Even though this elegant Roman Travertine has some production technicalities, which must be respected during processing, its appeal is universal. Few of us can pass it by without pausing to admire the patterns and plays of light. Corteccia reminds us that natural materials are unparalleled in their artistry. In this case, the stone is a collaboration of three simple ingredients: water, minerals, and time.
Technical Specifications Roman Travertine Corteccia
1) Flexural strength (UNI EN 12372)
1a) Load perpendicular to asiontropic planes
| Mean Fleaxural Strength | Standard deviation |
| 10,8MPa | 2,6Mpa |
1b) Load perpendicular to corners of asiontropic planes
| Mean Fleaxural Strength | Standard deviation |
| 11,7MPa | 1,3Mpa |
2) Freeze-thaw resistance (UNI EN 12371)
2a) Load perpendicular to asiontropic planes
| Mean Fleaxural Strength | Standard deviation |
| 7,4MPa | 1,8Mpa |
2b) Load perpendicular to corners of asiontropic planes
| Mean Fleaxural Strength | Standard deviation |
| 8,7MPa | 1,1Mpa |
3) Slip Resistance (UNI EN 1341)
| Mean Slip Resistance, Single Sample |
| 64 |
4) Abrasion Resistance (UNI EN 1341)
| Mean Abrasion Resistance |
| 26,8 |
