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Alabaster properties and characteristics
Alabaster is characterized by the crystal size (less than 0.05 mm) disposed in an intimate framework that confers alabaster translucency and compactness. The first of these qualities provides alabaster...
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Alabaster classification
Sometimes, varieties of alabaster are defined on the basis of their origin, but it is normal to use mixed classifications in which other criteria are also introduced, such as historical or artistic...
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Alabaster research and extraction
Alabaster occurs among sedimentary rocks formed in basins where evaporation has been significant, which has led to salts accumulation (evaporite basins). Series with plenty of gypsum are looked for,...
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Alabaster VS Marble
Alabaster and marble are materials that most deceive at first sight. They are differents in their hardness and their texture. Alabaster is softer and lighter than marble. Alabaster weighs 143 lbs. per...
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Alabaster Arastone New Construction with Translucent Material
SPA CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON is the Next Generation of Spa where Alabaster Arastone have made their last work. Their last work is a desk for the reception of the spa. It is made with alabaster used as...
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Alabaster: Terms that you should know about it
If you want to learn to make out alabaster to other materials as a traslucent building material, you must learn some terms. COLOR: It’s the background color of stone. It can be white, beige and rose....
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Alabaster: Different ways to use it
In Arastone have many differents ways to use the Alabaster. We use it in Sculpture, Architecture, Interior design and lighting. We took advantage of the possibilities afforded Alabaster to create...
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Alabaster Products ARASTONE
ARASTONE have different types of Alabaster’s products. In ARASTONE, we supply the finished material. We adjust to detailed plans (design, sizes, colours, forms and technical specifi cations).Any of...
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How does ALABASTER form?
How does Alabaster form? Gypsum is a salt formed by precipitation in lakes and ponds subjected to intense evaporation (evaporite basins). As the water mass decreases, the saturation degree that is...
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Alabaster Arastone: Aragon is a mine
The last February, we were interviewed by the Mobile Unit Aragón TV program. Follow our interview and enjoy viewing how the alabaster is extracted from our quarries! Report: “Aragon is a mine” (minute...
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