Travertine

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Rock class:Chemical Sedimentary Rock
Composition:50% or more calcite.
Hardness:3-4
Luster:Dull, Vitreous
Color:Yellow, Pink
Fracture:Conchoidal
Grain:Fine
Environment:Precipitates from spring water, often found near rivers.
Uses:Construction
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