Iran Building Stone Atlas

Red Travertine

Red travertine is a coloured travertine with tones ranging from red to burgundy and varied natural patterns. Azarshahr varieties are among its well-known Iranian examples and are used for façades and decorative building elements.

Travertine

Red

Overview

Introduction and Appearance

With its warm colour and natural patterns, red travertine is used to create distinctive architectural features. Colour intensity, vein patterns and porosity vary between samples, so photographs and product grades from each quarry should be reviewed separately.

This stone is supplied in vein-cut and cross-cut varieties; the cutting direction relative to its layers changes its final appearance. Red travertine is used for building façades, decorative walls and some landscaping products. Exterior selection should consider climate, processing quality and the specifications of the quarry’s stone.

Potential Applications

The following applications are listed as an initial guide. The final choice depends on the quarry-specific stone properties, grade, finish and installation conditions.

Building Facades

Suitability for facades depends on climatic conditions, the properties of the stone from the quarry, and the installation method.

Interior Flooring

When selecting flooring, assess abrasion resistance, foot traffic, and the slip resistance of the finished surface.

Interior Wall Cladding

The stone’s pattern, colour, dimensions, and finish should suit the interior space and the installation method.

Stairs and Landings

Suitability for stairs depends on strength, adequate thickness, and a surface finish that reduces slipping.

Countertops and Worktops

Assess resistance to stains, acids, and scratches, along with maintenance requirements.

Landscaping and Outdoor Spaces

Suitability for outdoor use depends on climatic conditions, water absorption, durability, and surface slip resistance.

Decorative Details

Assess suitability for cutting and detailed fabrication based on the design, thickness, and stone properties.

Quarries for This Stone

Visit each quarry’s page for technical specifications, stone grades, photographs and test reports.

Azar Sang Sorkh Travertine Quarry

Azarshahr

Azar Sang Sorkh’s quarry and factory are located near Kalvanaq in Azarshahr County, East Azerbaijan Province. The company extracts and processes red and yellow travertine.