Silver D 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, brushed and unfilled, brushed and stone color filled, sandblasted, bush hammered

Suggested processing:
stone profiles, mosaics and patterns, vein marched

General description

Like clouds sailing the sky at dawn, so the veining livens up the surface of the Silver D roman travertine. The impenetrable mysteries of the universe are sculpted in each of the delicate streaks resulting in a cloudy pattern on the surface of this natural stone.

This is a fine product of nature praised for its warm and elegant shades and it is also a piece with a complex identity: the clear background benefits from the stylish touch of the veins. Gray to brown shadings symbolize the strength of travertine while the light background transmits a sense of harmony, balance, and firmness.

Silver D confers a warm touch while increasing the ambience radiance. Consequently, any room will turn in a graceful, tasteful space of refined luxury. A place where the whole family can feel cherished and protected. A living room dressed up with these natural stone tiles will help relax and ease the communication among the guests. Both commercial and residential authentic designs will benefit from the glowing and charming identity of Travertine Silver D.

What initially was considered only a flawless construction material, during the Renaissance became Italian sculptors’ first choice for their breathtaking works of art that never stopped attracting visitors from all over the world. In fact, travertine is a strong and compact stone that requires little maintenance and resists to extreme weather conditions. Its versatility and authenticity encourages architects and interior designers creativity for unique and remarkable results.

What nature creates is special and inimitable and so is each block of travertine. In fact, every new block is a surprise with a unique veining pattern. Its natural beauty finds refinement in the hands of our skilled stonemasons. Only the Barco quarries, located within Poggi Bros quarries can manufacture this rare sort of Roman Travertine: what takes place in our laboratories is the fortunate encounter of Nature’s power with human ingenuity. In conclusion, silver travertine is mother nature’s love song to its devoted admirers.

Technical Specifications Roman Travertine Silver

1) Flexural strength (UNI EN 12372)

1a) Load perpendicular to asiontropic planes

Mean Fleaxural StrengthStandard deviation
12,5MPa1,8Mpa

1b) Load perpendicular to corners of asiontropic planes

Mean Fleaxural StrengthStandard deviation
13,1MPa2,0Mpa

2) Freeze-thaw resistance (UNI EN 12371)

2a) Load perpendicular to asiontropic planes

Mean Fleaxural StrengthStandard deviation
8,3MPa0,9Mpa

2b) Load perpendicular to corners of asiontropic planes

Mean Fleaxural StrengthStandard deviation
9,2MPa1,7Mpa

3) Slip Resistance (UNI EN 1341)

Mean Slip Resistance, Single Sample
63

4) Abrasion Resistance (UNI EN 1341)

Mean Abrasion Resistance
21,4