Genuine fake and confusing.
Ivory vs marble.
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Ivory comes from animal teeth and tusk and has been used traditionally by many different cultures.
It can be very difficult to tell real ivory from synthetic or fake ivory.
This type of secondary dentine is diagnostic for walrus tusk ivory.
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There are ways of telling fake ivory from real ivory just by performing a few tests.
Primary dentine has a classical ivory appearance.
Ivory is made from the tusks and teeth of elephants whales and several other animals.
There are many products and handicrafts available which are made from ivory and bone.
It has an ivory shade giving off a light and creamy look.
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Start by determining if the piece is bone or ivory rather than a synthetic or other replica material.
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Click to see image of walrus tooth.
But there are hoax products as well.
The center of the tooth may contain a small core of apparent secondary dentine.
The problem is that real ivory varies so much in color and grain.
Unlike marble or granite however each porcelain slab is uniform so you don t have to take time off from work to visit a stone yard to choose your remodeling project s slabs.
Historically genuine ivory has been difficult to obtain highly sought after and consequently an expensive luxury item.
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Travertine is often visibly porous giving it a more natural textured look.
In some ways ivory is very similar to precious metals and gemstones.
Additional finishes such as tumbled honed unfilled antiqued and sawn is available as special order.
Knowing the difference between travertine and marble stone.
For pricing and availability.
This stone is relatively soft and absorbent so it requires a few coats of sealant to prevent debris from penetrating the stone.
Great for residential and commercial projects this beautiful beige travertine is available in mosaic and field tiles.
These are at times a bit costly owing to the base material and intricate designs.
The dentine in walrus teeth is mainly primary dentine.
But while gold and silver have carried purity marks and have been closely regulated by governments for centuries.
While bone and ivory can be similar in appearance weight and feel ivory tends to be of higher value and more regulated than bone.
However when sanded down and sealed travertine tiles are smooth and suitable for flooring or as shower tiles.