It was used by Egyptian crafties to make pots and other sacred stuff...
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Alabaster. :D
Yes. It frequently is used to describe skin (her alabaster complexion...).
yes alabaster was used to prevent decomposition or roting
Epoxy will glue alabaster to alabaster.
Yes. It's sometimes used in windows. Google 'alabaster windows'.
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An alabaster jar is a container made from alabaster, a type of soft, white or cream-colored stone. These jars were commonly used in ancient times to store perfumes, oils, or other valuable substances. The term "alabaster jar" is also often used metaphorically to refer to something of great beauty or value.
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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
Alabaster was not typically used in embalming; instead, it is a soft stone often used for sculptures and decorative objects. The ancient Egyptians primarily used natron, a naturally occurring salt, along with oils and resins for the embalming process. Alabaster's properties made it unsuitable for the preservation methods employed in mummification. However, alabaster vessels may have been used to hold oils or other substances related to the embalming process.
The translucent stone used in floor slabs in Egyptian Pyramids was alabaster. Alabaster was prized for its light-transmitting properties, creating a unique ambiance within the pyramid chambers when natural light filtered through.
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