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What is the fundamental difference between travertine and porcelain as flooring or surfacing materials?

Travertine is a natural sedimentary stone, a form of limestone, with a porous texture. Porcelain, on the other hand, is an engineered ceramic product made from refined clay and other natural materials, fired at high temperatures to create a dense, non-porous tile.

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