GEOLOGY & PLANETARY SCIENCE A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site alabaster Alabaster sphinx at Memphis, carved from a single block of alabaster A massive, fine-grained form of gypsum (calcium sulfate), usually translucent and white. It has been used ornamentally for many centuries, being easily carved. It can also be dyed or made opaque by heating. Ancient oriental alabaster was a yellowish marble. Related category    • GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP