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It was, in fact, nothing like any material used by the Romans, but was a “Natural cement" made by burning septaria - nodules that are found in certain clay deposits, and that contain both clay minerals and calcium carbonate. The burnt nodules were ground to a fine powder. This product, made into a mortar with sand, set in 5-15 minutes.

The success of "Roman Cement" led other manufacturers to develop rival products by burning artificial mixtures of clay and chalk.

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