A box looks like a box--- its a square container. An alabaster box is a square container made out of alabaster. Alabaster is a stone, generally white with shadow markings in it. It can be translucent.
A box looks like a box--- its a square container. An alabaster box is a square container made out of alabaster. Alabaster is a stone, generally white with shadow markings in it. It can be translucent.
Her skin was smooth and white like virgin alabaster.
Her hair was like alabaster, flowing white-blonde around her shoulders.
Epoxy will glue alabaster to alabaster.
Alabaster. :D
She has white alabaster skin, big brown eyes, long golden brown curls, and pink cheeks.
"Alabaster skin" is a metaphor comparing a marble-like substance with a (usually woman's) skin - the purest alabaster is snow-white and translucent - that is, having a slightly see-through quality.
An alabaster box is a box made of alabaster (a mineral). To find out more about alabaster, please see this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabaster
An alabaster nudibranch gets its name from the color which resembles alabaster marble.
The address of the Alabaster - Albert L. Scott Library is: 100 9Th Street N.W., Alabaster, 35007 9172
Alabaster glass typically resembles the smooth, opaque appearance of natural alabaster stone, featuring soft, muted colors such as white, cream, or pale pastels. It often has a translucent quality, allowing light to diffuse gently through the material, creating a warm, glowing effect. The surface may exhibit subtle veining or marbling patterns, reminiscent of the variations found in real alabaster. This type of glass is commonly used in decorative items, lighting fixtures, and art pieces.
To determine if a stone is alabaster, look for its distinctive characteristics: it is usually translucent, with a smooth, waxy feel and can appear in shades of white, cream, or light pastel colors. You can also test its hardness; alabaster is relatively soft, scoring around 2 on the Mohs scale, which means it can be scratched with a fingernail. Additionally, you can examine its texture—true alabaster has a fine grain and may display a slight sheen when polished. If you're uncertain, consulting a gemologist or using tools like a hardness test kit can provide further confirmation.