{"id":4375,"date":"2026-10-03T10:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T10:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/?p=4375"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:17:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:17:22","slug":"%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%b1-alabaster-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%b1-alabaster-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Alabaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e24a27a6\"><strong><span class=\"wd-highlight\">Alabaster<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-b0be243a\">The detailed technical sheet <strong>for Egyptian alabaster<\/strong> (known historically and geologically as calcite alabaster), based on its physical, historical and commercial properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-cc857d09\"><strong>Profile: Egyptian Alabaster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stone name<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> \u00a0Egyptian alabaster (Egyptian Alabaster), scientifically called \"calcite alabaster\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trade name<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> \u00a0Egyptian alabaster, alabaster marble, Egyptian marmar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geological classification<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> \u00a0Chemical sedimentary rock (travertine \/ calcium carbonate formed in caves and ancient waterways).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-aed18794\"><strong>Geological note<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> \u00a0Egyptian alabaster differs from Western (gypsum) alabaster; the former is made of calcite and is harder, while the Western type is made of gypsum and is very soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> \u00a0100% natural rock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quarry<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> \u00a0Found in the Nile Valley and Middle Egypt; among its most famous historical and current quarries are the Hatnub quarries east of Tell el-Amarna, the Beni Suef quarries, and the Assiut and Minya quarries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color and appearance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> \u00a0It has warm colors ranging from ivory white and honey yellow to orange-tinged beige. Its appearance features captivating wavy, circular and banded veins that give it a translucent look (Translucent) that lets light pass through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardness<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> <strong>3<\/strong> \u00a0on the Mohs scale (Mohs Scale). It is considered a soft rock that is easy to shape and carve compared with basalt or granite, but it is harder than gypsum alabaster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water absorption<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Medium to low, ranging from <strong>0.5% <\/strong><strong>to 2<\/strong><strong>%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Density<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Ranges from <strong>2.6 <\/strong><strong>\u00a0to 2.7 g\/cm\u00b3<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abrasion and scratch resistance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Weak to medium; due to its soft calcareous nature, it scratches easily on contact with sharp objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weather resistance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Weak outdoors; it is affected by acid rain, constant humidity and ultraviolet rays, which can dull the surface and cause erosion over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal use<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Indoor use only<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Lighting units and illuminated lamps (thanks to its high light transmission).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carving statues, antiques, vases and decorative vessels (continuing the Pharaonic tradition).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cladding luxury interior walls and reception backdrops (with backlighting, Backlit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suitable finishes<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Polished \/ glossy<\/strong><strong> (Polished):<\/strong> The most prominent finish, as it brings out the translucency of the stone and its internal veins with great precision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matte<\/strong><strong> (Honed):<\/strong> A smooth, silky texture without shine, used in some modern statues and art pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advantages<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exceptional light transmission (a captivating visual effect when backlit).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historical and archaeological value linked to ancient Egyptian art.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great flexibility for hand carving and shaping fine details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very sensitive to acids (such as lemon, vinegar and chemical cleaners), which erode it immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completely unsuitable for floors or outdoor use exposed to sun and rain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brittle and breaks easily during transport and installation if not handled carefully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Requires great care; clean only with a dry or slightly damp cloth and pure water, without any chemical cleaners. Applying marble sealers (Sealers) is recommended to protect it from wet stains indoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternatives<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Natural onyx marble (Onyx), which is similar in light transmission but more expensive and more varied in colors, or synthetic alabaster (polyester).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average price<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> High, as a decorative stone and for carved art pieces; the price varies completely depending on the size of the piece, the purity of color and veins, the degree of translucency and the waste rate during manufacturing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-df0b6df9\"><strong>Natural Egyptian alabaster, used in decor, antiques and lighting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":4382,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_rhkc_fx":30,"_rhkc_fy":30,"_rhkc_fz":1,"footnotes":""},"categories":[437],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-egyptian-materials"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4375","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4375"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4375\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4380,"href":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4375\/revisions\/4380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4375"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4375"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rokhamhub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}