Stone of the Month: Ivory travertine
country of origin Turkey
absorption 0.20%
density 162.25 lbs./square foot
compressive strength 7,500 psi
modulus of rupture 1,533 psi
This Stone of the Month supplied by Tureks/Marble Systems Inc., Fairfax, VA. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project. To submit your own Stone of the Month, send a transparency or an 8- x 10-inch or larger print of any stone material along with ASTM results to Stone of the Month, Stone World, 210 Route 4 East, Suite 311, Paramus, NJ 07652.
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