Midwest Art Conservation Center - Material Mystery: marble and alabaster are two types of stone that are commonly used in decorative arts and fine art sculpture. Marble, created from limestone under immense
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![What is alabaster? Alabaster is a name for translucent materials (calcite or gypsum) used mainly as a sculpting material. It is not a mineral as such. What is alabaster? Alabaster is a name for translucent materials (calcite or gypsum) used mainly as a sculpting material. It is not a mineral as such.](https://www.curriculumvisions.com/search/A/alabaster/alabaster-shutterstock_11200171.jpg)