Travertine

Japanese: トラバーチン
Travertine
Travertine is a type of marble. It has a dense striped structure. It is formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from springs and groundwater. It is used as a building and furniture material. [Housing Health Law (1958)]

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Japanese:
〘名〙 (travertine) 大理石の一種。緻密(ちみつ)な縞状構造をもつ。湧泉(ゆうせん)や地下水の炭酸カルシウムが沈殿してできる。建築や家具用材となる。〔住宅の健康法(1958)〕

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