Petrographic description
Persian Red is a Travertine quarried in Iran, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIRTR00013. Its dominant tone is red.
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 Red Travertine: the complete guide
Overview
Persian Red Travertine is a travertine in red, coral and orange tones, with lighter natural bands. It is chosen for its rare colour, highly striking in cladding.
History and origin
As its name suggests, it comes from Iran, a country with a large production of coloured travertines. Red is one of the most unusual and sought-after variants, often used for feature walls and decoration. The shade can vary greatly between blocks, from deep red to orangey pink. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is red with transitions towards orange, pink and cream. The bands are wavy and more or less dense, with the small cavities typical of travertine. Polished and honed finishes enhance the intensity of the colour, while brushed makes it warmer and more matt.
Uses
Particularly suitable for walls, bathrooms, interior floors, fireplaces and furnishings. Outdoors it should be used with caution, because sun and weathering can fade its colour over time.
Care and maintenance
Well-executed filling and a protective impregnator are essential to keep the colour vivid. Clean with neutral detergents, without acids or limescale removers. Polished surfaces can be revived with products specific for calcareous stones.
- Classification
- coloured travertine (calcareous rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,400-2,500 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-4
- Water absorption
- medium
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low: avoid vinegar, lemon and limescale removers
FAQ
Is Persian Red 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 Red per m²?
Indicative price from €70/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 Red 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.
