In the realm of contemporary architectural design and luxury real estate construction, selecting materials that balance raw geologic character with structural permanence is paramount. Haji Abad Cream Travertine (often referred to as Iranian Cream Travertine or Mahallat Beige) is one of the most prominent natural stone selections sourced from the premium quarries in the Mahallat region of Markazi province. Highly prestigious for its intense cream to beige calcium carbonate matrix with parallel vein bands, this elite natural stone provides a sophisticated texture that instantly elevates building envelopes, commercial lobbies, and high-end residential interiors worldwide.
Unlike standard travertines which often feature dark spots or clay pockets, the pure pigmentation of Haji Abad Cream Travertine is caused by a highly clean deposition process in prehistoric thermal springs. AtSherkatStone, we act as a premier export coordinator and trade aggregator, bridging the gap between the remote quarries of Mahallat and global architectural projects. We coordinate block selection, custom processing, and specialized finishing across our trusted network of processing facilities in Isfahan and Yazd.
By avoiding the traditional model of relying on a single quarry or processor, we protect B2B buyers from volume bottlenecks and sorting inconsistencies. Our network handles everything from block sourcing to precise slab cutting, ensuring that large-scale project requirements are fulfilled with absolute structural and aesthetic consistency.
For major commercial projects, direct quarry procurement often introduces severe risks, such as color shifts, delivery delays, and sudden drop-offs in material grade. As a dedicated B2B trade coordinator,SherkatStone eliminates these operational risks.
We maintain permanent quality inspectors at the quarries to select only the most compact, fissure-free blocks. We then distribute these blocks across specialized processing plants to ensure that the slabs or tiles are cut, polished, and sorted to uniform parameters. Our tolerances are strictly limited to +/- 1mm, ensuring smooth on-site installation.
Furthermore, we manage the entire export bureaucracy, ensuring that phytosanitary certs, loading lists, and customs clearings are executed flawlessly, keeping your project timeline on track.
| Physical Property | Value Range | Standard Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Specific Gravity (Density) | 2.62 g/cm³ | ASTM C97 / EN 1936 |
| Water Absorption by Weight | 1.15% | ASTM C97 / EN 13755 |
| Compressive Strength | 68 MPa | ASTM C170 / EN 1926 |
| Modulus of Rupture | 7.5 MPa | ASTM C99 / EN 12372 |
We provide Haji Abad Cream Travertine in a variety of commercial sizes to match your design plans:
The appearance of Haji Abad Cream Travertine changes dramatically based on the cutting orientation:
Vein-cut options are heavily preferred for high-rise exterior cladding as the vertical lines visually elongate structures. Cross-cut options, by contrast, offer a warmer, more classical look preferred for large interior flooring, patios, and pool copings. Our team handles precision processing for both cuts.
Travertine is naturally porous, which means it contains micro-air pockets. These pockets act as thermal insulation, reducing the rate of heat transfer through building walls. By utilizing Haji Abad Cream Travertine for exterior cladding, projects achieve better energy ratings and lower cooling costs.
A key advantage of Haji Abad Cream Travertine is its exceptional color stability. Unlike many other colored stones that fade when exposed to direct sunlight, its natural calcium matrix is highly stable against UV radiation. The stone retains its pure cream look even after decades on south-facing facades.
Additionally, its porous travertine structure allows it to withstand freeze-thaw cycles without fracturing, as the micro-pores allow moisture to expand safely during freezing weather.
To prevent breakage during transport, all tiles are packed in heavy wooden crates lined with styrofoam and secured with metal straps. Slabs are loaded using heavy-duty A-frames braced inside shipping containers.
All wood packaging is treated and stamped in accordance with ISPM 15 standards, ensuring zero customs delays or biological quarantine issues at destination ports.
For global ocean freight, we truck the consolidated cargo to Bandar Abbas (Shahid Rajaee Port). From there, we arrange container shipping to major global destinations.
Our logistics team coordinates container booking, customs declaration, and port storage, providing B2B buyers with transparent tracking and documents (Invoice, Packing List, BL, Certificate of Origin).
Due to the stone's natural porosity, exterior facade installations must utilize mechanical anchoring systems. Relying solely on wet mortar is discouraged due to the risk of moisture absorption and adhesive failure.
Post-installation, we recommend applying a breathable, water-repellent penetrating sealer to prevent dirt accumulation. Avoid using acidic cleaners, as they react chemically with the travertine's calcium carbonate matrix.
Our standard payment terms are 30% advance deposit via currency exchange networks, with the remaining 70% balance settled before loading or upon presentation of draft shipping documents.
Production and sorting take approximately 15 to 20 working days. Inland transport to Bandar Abbas port adds an additional 3 to 5 days.
We select and extract blocks from the same geological layer of the Mahallat quarry. Slabs are then numbered and processed sequentially, and physical quality sorting is carried out before packing.
Yes. We welcome third-party inspectors (e.g., SGS) or buyer representatives at our processing hubs in Isfahan or Yazd to check slab quality, sizing, and packaging before port delivery.
Yes, we provide 10x10cm or 15x15cm cut samples. While the samples are free, the courier and international air freight shipping charges are to be covered by the buyer.
Yes. We utilize CNC machinery to process custom cladding designs according to the shop drawings and architectural specs provided by the project's engineering team.
We provide the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate for the wooden crates, and Laboratory Test Reports.
Depending on destination port weight limits, a standard 20ft container can hold between 21 and 24 metric tons of packaged stone cargo.
Yes, B2B buyers can consolidate multiple stone types, dimensions, and finishes within a single shipment to optimize logistics costs.
Yes, we can fill the pores with color-matched cream cement, high-durability transparent resin, or black epoxy to match the architectural design intent.
Bring the vibrant energy of Haji Abad Cream Travertine to your next development. Contact our export desk today to coordinate block selection, receive direct pricing, and review container logistics schedules.
| Dimensions | Slabs / Custom Tiles |
| Density / Weight | 2.5 - 2.8 g/cm³ |
| Stone Type | Travertine |
| Color & Pattern | Cream / Beige |
| Finish Type | polished_honed_brushed |
| Compressive Strength | Extremely High |
| Water Absorption | Vein Cut (VC) |
| Porosity | No |
| Grade | No |
| Custom cutting | Yes |
