Petrographic description
Persian Yellow is a Travertine quarried in Iran, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIRTR00024. Its dominant tone is yellow & gold.
Like every travertine, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed filled, polished filled, unfilled brushed, tumbled. Typical applications: floors, façades, pool decks, wall cladding, classic and contemporary interiors.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Persian Yellow Travertine: the complete guide
Overview
Persian Yellow Travertine is a travertine in warm yellow and ochre tones, with golden bands. It is chosen for bright rooms with a Mediterranean feel.
History and origin
It comes from Iran, one of the leading producers of coloured travertines. The yellow variant is appreciated for its brightness and versatility, both indoors and outdoors. It is used in floors, façades, bathrooms and street furniture. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is golden yellow, with bands ranging from cream to light brown. The natural cavities can be filled with colour-matched resins or left exposed. The contrast of the bands is stronger in the vein cut; tumbling gives an antique, soft look.
Uses
Ideal for interior and exterior floors and cladding, bathrooms, stairs, terraces and pool surrounds. Not well suited to kitchen worktops, due to its porosity and acid sensitivity.
Care and maintenance
Impregnate with a water- and oil-repellent protector and clean with neutral products. Outdoors, check joints and fillings periodically. Avoid acidic products, which damage the surface.
- Classification
- travertine (sedimentary calcareous rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,400-2,500 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-4
- Water absorption
- medium: variable with porosity
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- low: calcareous stone sensitive to acids
FAQ
Is Persian Yellow suitable for outdoor use?
Travertine: traditional for façades and pool decks, filled or unfilled. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Persian Yellow per m²?
Indicative price from €85/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Persian Yellow shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
