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Travertine
Sedimentary Rocks
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Travertine is a form of freshwater limestone deposited around mineral springs, especially hot springs. It often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and occurs in white, tan, cream-colored and rusty varieties, formed by rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate at the mouth of a hot spring or inside a limestone cave.
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Formation ClassSedimentary, chemical (freshwater limestone precipitated rapidly from calcium carbonate at hot or cold mineral springs) 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Travertine (Wikipedia)
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Travertine is a sedimentary rock formed by the chemical precipitation of calcium carbonate minerals from fresh water.
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