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Peruvian Travertine
Travertine · Peru
Peru
Central Andes · Huancayo / Ayacucho
-12.07°, -75.21° · View on globe ↗What makes it distinct
High-altitude Andean spring systems produce a distinct family of travertines.
Selection & use
Choose vein or cross cut; document porosity, fill, finish and test data.
Floors, walls, fireplaces and architectural envelopes
Void structure and fill quality can change performance dramatically.
Geology & trade names
Andean spring-deposited carbonate
Peruvian Travertine