Alabaster is a stone with an enormous ornamental value thanks to its special colour, texture and properties, which has been used for the creation of beautiful decorative figures for thousands of years.

This stone material,, from the Far East and Ancient Egypt, is a unique piece that is perfect for any design you can imagine.

Characteristics of alabaster

The main and most valued characteristic of this material is that it is translucent. It has the translucent properties of glass with the natural texture of stone, which provides it with exquisite finishes. Alabaster is a white, compact stone. Thanks to its softness alabaster is easy to carve with very elaborate shapes.

The main and most valued characteristic of this material is that it is translucent. It has the translucent properties of glass with the natural texture of stone, which provides it with exquisite finishes. Alabaster is a white, compact stone. Thanks to its softness alabaster is easy to carve with very elaborate shapes.

Alabaster a white natural stone, however there are different variations of different textures and colours. The best known and used are orange alabaster, black alabaster and green alabaster.

Uses of alabaster

Perfect for architecture, sculpture, decoration or lighting projects, this precious stone has a wide variety of uses. Whether for covering walls or closing walls to any type of ornamental element, if you use alabaster in your designs, you will achieve unique pieces.

In addition, these pieces to a large extent have been used for lighting. Thanks to its translucency it offers a different light in the spaces providing a warm environment that is not achieved with other materials.

Are you looking for projects that include alabaster? Don't hesitate to contact Mabello!

At Mármoles Mabello we have the privilege of being one of the companies dedicated to marble in Spain with the greatest track record and experience with this type of material, so we have been able to carry out multiple projects with an optimal result.

Alabaster is a precious stone that can be seen in a wide variety of shades and colours, which makes it a unique and unrepeatable piece capable of creating unbeatable effects thanks to its characteristics.

Don't hesitate to take a look at our projects with alabaster and many other stone materials we work with.

Do you want more information about this amazing material? Contact us and we will inform you without any obligation.