Jeoloji Münendisliği Dergisi

The features and genesis of Antalya travertines

ABSTBAGT: Plio-Qiiartery travertine are located in the areas of 6B0 Kml on the Antalya plain, Travertine », composed of ealeiiimaarbanate oomponent, ar© the product of secondary precipitates., Travertines whltoh are also fownad at the present show four different types according to the environmental condition. The poro §Ity, water sucking and pêrmability of these travertines are abundant. Massive and plant-tissue massive travertin« COB be used as building material without strength and making lime.