Key Features:

• Suitable for various climatic conditions
• Natural thermal and acoustic insulation
• Relatively high porosity
• Competitive price
• Excellent color stability
• High compressive strength
• Good polishability
• Relatively high-water absorption
• Exceptional adhesion to mortar

Main Iranian Quarries

• East Azerbaijan Province (Azarshahr region)
• Isfahan Province

Applications

• Exterior façades
• Interior wall cladding (lobbies, parking areas)
• Paving and walkways
• Stone moldings and decorative elements

Supplier Status – Karimi Stone

Additional Information

This stone—known in European markets as Sorya Red Travertine—has a vibrant, decorative color that makes it ideal for luxury façades, villas, gardens, and landscape design. It is produced in both vein-cut and cross-cut. Due to its strong, bold coloration, Red Travertine is often used as a separating band or accent line in interior flooring and outdoor paving.

Red Travertine Characteristics

Appearance & Formation

Red Travertine forms from calcium carbonate deposits, and its red coloration comes from natural iron oxide.
Appearance details:

• White, grey, and brown veins
• Unique natural variations that make it highly suitable for interior design projects

Why Red Travertine Is Popular

This material is widely used in both modern and traditional architecture. Its decorative value makes it ideal not only for practical construction but also for beauty design applications such as mosaics, fountains, and swimming pool features.

During production, the pores of Red Travertine are filled with resin or epoxy, allowing the stone to achieve a shiny finish after polishing.

Key Advantages

• Attractive and impressive appearance
• High surface clarity when polished
• Uniform and consistent texture
• Strong color stability
• Non-slip performance (depending on finish)
• Good fire resistance
• High durability
• Natural, renewable material
• Unique linear and cloud-like veining patterns
• Natural variations in tone and texture

Recommended Uses

• Luxury residential and commercial projects
• Feature walls, fireplaces, countertops, and kitchen backsplashes
• Decorative columns, interior accents, and architectural focal points
• Areas requiring thermal performance (retains heat effectively)
• Spaces needing sound insulation (schools, studios, etc.)

Important Considerations

1. In hot climates, proper sealing and installation are essential to prevent surface issues; regular maintenance is recommended.
2. In humid areas (especially bathrooms), Red Travertine must be fully waterproofed to prevent color change or surface deterioration.

Demand & Quarry Locations

Iran is one of the world’s primary producers of high-quality Red Travertine, with major deposits in:

• Azarshahr (East Azerbaijan Province)
• Takhte-Kamand area, Jarquyeh – Isfahan Province

Turkey also has active demand for this stone, with usage recorded in regions such as Kütahya and Denizli.

Limited quarry output has contributed to the high global demand for this travertine.

Red Travertine Tiles (Overview)

• Tiles commonly display straight white and red veining
• Available in light to dark red tones with uniform background patterns

Karimi Stone (Negin Sang Karimi) manufactures and exports all Red Travertine formats—slabs, tiles, long sizes, pavers—and offers all finishes and custom sizes based on client requirements.