Travertine VEIN-CUT
Grade
ASTM C1527
Pick when a linear striped pattern is wanted; bedding planes lie edge-on so bending strength across the veins is lower and delamination risk higher.
Values for the VEIN-CUT condition
Other Travertine tempers and conditions
Travertine is listed in 2 conditions; see the grade overview at Travertine.
- VEIN-CUT
- FILLED-POL
Compare all 2 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VEIN-CUTThis page sawn perpendicular to bedding, linear striped figure | Pick when a linear striped pattern is wanted; bedding planes lie edge-on so bending strength across the veins is lower and delamination risk higher. | — | 4 | 0.1 | — | 2 W/m·K |
FILLED-POLDefault resin/cement filled slab, polished finish | Standard interior slab/tile: pores filled with resin or cement grout then polished for gloss and stain resistance. | — | 6 | — | — | 2 W/m·K |
What is Travertine VEIN-CUT?
Travertine VEIN-CUT is Travertine in the VEIN-CUT grade — pick when a linear striped pattern is wanted; bedding planes lie edge-on so bending strength across the veins is lower and delamination risk higher. Travertine VEIN-CUT has a tensile strength of 4 MPa (0.609 ksi), weaker than 85% of natural material grades. Elongation at break is 0.1% and the elastic modulus is 36 GPa (5.22 Msi). Travertine VEIN-CUT has a density of 2.42 g/cm³ (0.0874 lb/in³), heavier than 85% of natural material grades. FILLED-POL is the default condition FabDigit quotes; VEIN-CUT is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Low embodied carbon — 0.13 kg CO₂/kg, better than 91% of natural material grades
- High service temperature — 300°C (572 °F), better than 88% of natural material grades
- Stiff — 36 GPa (5.22 Msi), better than 85% of natural material grades
- Conducts heat well — 1.7 W/m·K (0.982 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 82% of natural material grades
Limitations
- Limited ductility — 0.1%, worse than 89% of natural material grades
- Difficult to machine — 58/100, worse than 89% of natural material grades
- Heavy — 2.42 g/cm³ (0.0874 lb/in³), worse than 85% of natural material grades
Travertine VEIN-CUT properties
Typical room-temperature values for Travertine VEIN-CUT; 15 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Travertine reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among natural material grades.
Physical2
Travertine VEIN-CUT has a density of 2.42 g/cm³ (0.0874 lb/in³), heavier than 85% of natural material grades.
Mechanical12
Travertine VEIN-CUT has a tensile strength of 4 MPa (0.609 ksi), weaker than 85% of natural material grades. Elongation at break is 0.1% and the elastic modulus is 36 GPa (5.22 Msi).
Thermal5
Travertine VEIN-CUT is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 1.7 W/m·K (0.982 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 82% of natural material grades. Thermal expansion is 6 µm/m·K (3.33 µin/in·°F).
Electrical1
Travertine VEIN-CUT has an electrical resistivity of 1×10⁷ Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental1
Corrosion resistance is poor (33/100), worse than 68% of natural material grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Travertine VEIN-CUT takes about 2 MJ of energy and emits 0.13 kg of CO₂ — less than 90% of natural material grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability2
Travertine VEIN-CUT's machinability is good (58/100, worse than 89% of natural material grades).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Travertine VEIN-CUT
Is Travertine easy to machine?
Cut and profiled with diamond blades/CNC waterjet at high feed; flush coolant generously and support the slab, as open vugs cause edge chipping and blowout at hole exits.
Can Travertine be welded?
Not weldable — sections are joined mechanically with kerf/undercut anchors or bonded with epoxy and color-matched polyester adhesive.
Can Travertine be formed, bent or molded?
No plastic forming; curved elements are produced by sawing from thick blocks or by laminating thin strips onto aluminum honeycomb backing.
What surface finishes work on Travertine?
Pores are filled with polyester resin or cement grout, then honed/polished with progressively finer diamond pads; impregnating silane or fluoropolymer sealers are mandatory to resist acid etching and staining.
Travertine chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| MgCO3dolomitic fraction, varies by quarry | 0.1 – 4 | 1 |
| SiO2detrital quartz / chert | 0.1 – 3 | 0.8 |
| Fe2O3iron oxides give the warm walnut/gold tones | 0.02 – 1 | 0.2 |
| Al2O3clay impurities | 0.05 – 1.5 | 0.3 |
| organic matter / plant casts | 0 – 1 | 0.2 |
| CaCO3 (calcite/aragonite)primary mineral; travertine is a chemically precipitated carbonate | ≥ 90 (balance) | — |
Travertine VEIN-CUT — frequently asked
What is Travertine VEIN-CUT used for?
Travertine VEIN-CUT is typically used for flooring and wall tiles, exterior cladding, fountains and pool decking and interior countertops. In short: porous stone requiring resin filling; warm-toned cladding and paving; acid-sensitive; sealing mandatory.
What is the tensile strength of Travertine VEIN-CUT?
Travertine VEIN-CUT has a typical tensile strength of 4 MPa (0.609 ksi) — weaker than 85% of natural material grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.
Is Travertine VEIN-CUT easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (58/100, worse than 89% of natural material grades). Cut and profiled with diamond blades/CNC waterjet at high feed; flush coolant generously and support the slab, as open vugs cause edge chipping and blowout at hole exits.
Can Travertine VEIN-CUT be welded?
Not weldable — sections are joined mechanically with kerf/undercut anchors or bonded with epoxy and color-matched polyester adhesive.
What surface finishes work on Travertine VEIN-CUT?
Pores are filled with polyester resin or cement grout, then honed/polished with progressively finer diamond pads; impregnating silane or fluoropolymer sealers are mandatory to resist acid etching and staining.
Can Travertine VEIN-CUT be formed, bent or molded?
No plastic forming; curved elements are produced by sawing from thick blocks or by laminating thin strips onto aluminum honeycomb backing.
What is the maximum service temperature of Travertine VEIN-CUT?
Travertine VEIN-CUT is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- ASTM C1527 Standard Specification for Travertine Dimension Stone — ASTM International (2019)
- ASTM C170 / C99 / C880 / C97 dimension stone test methods — ASTM International (2018)
- Dimension Stone Design Manual — Natural Stone Institute (MIA+BSI) (2016)
- Inventory of Carbon & Energy (ICE) — stone products — University of Bath / Circular Ecology (2019)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.