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    Travertine (/ˈtrævərˌtiːn/ TRAV-ər-teen) is a form of terrestrial limestone deposited around mineral springs, especially hot springs. It often has a fibrous...
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    Tufa (redirect from Meteogene travertine)
    known as travertine. Tufa is sometimes referred to as (meteogene) travertine. It should not be confused with hot spring (thermogene) travertine. Tufa, which...
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    the year. The ancient Greek city of Hierapolis was built on top of the travertine formation which is in total about 2,700 metres (8,860 ft) long, 600 m...
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    Travertine Hot Springs are a group of geothermal mineral springs located near the town of Bridgeport, California. Travertine Hot Springs are located two...
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    1992 because of its outstanding travertine formations, waterfalls and limestone formations as well as its travertine terraces and lakes rating among the...
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    the Travertine Nature Center, swimming holes, and springs. A bison pasture was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Travertine Creek...
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    Mammoth Hot Springs is a large complex of hot springs on a hill of travertine in Yellowstone National Park adjacent to Fort Yellowstone and the Mammoth...
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    superintendent of the E42 Architecture Service, who decided to add a travertine exterior to the facade and accentuate the classical features of the design...
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  • The Bunshaft Residence, sometimes called the Travertine House was an iconic modernist home designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft for himself and his wife...
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    surrounding the modern geyser is covered in a thick layer of orange travertine. The travertine is composed of couplets of highly porous, micritic laminae alternating...
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