Travertine is the result of millions of years of seashells and bones or sea creatures settling as sediment on the ocean floor. Travertine has its beginnings as limestone. Hot, pressurized water dissolves limestone, forms mud beds on the earth's surface, and once cooled, crystallizes into travertine.

Limestone and travertine are quarried virtually worldwide. Milestone specializes in material from Mexico, Turkey and Italy. Colors range from gray to buffs, yellow, buckskin, cream, rose, and rose-yellow shades.

Travertine and limestone are quarried in blocks cut from the ground and predominantly sold as tiles and slabs cut from the blocks. The stone can be ordered in a vein cut, which shows sometimes dramatic veining, or a cross cut, which cuts the stone against the veining. Choosing the correct material for each application and using a qualified mason to set the stone is critical for a successful project.

The calcium-based stone is excellent for interior and limited exterior uses in both commercial and residential applications, including flooring, countertops, showers, veneers, and tabletops.

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