Alabaster products
Alabaster pieces specially designed for architecture, interior design, and other interior and exterior applications.
At ARASTONE, you will find carefully designed alabaster pieces for applications in architecture, interior design, and exteriors. These pieces stand out for their natural beauty, versatility, and translucency, making them ideal for all types of projects in both interior and exterior spaces.
Available in a wide variety of formats, our alabaster pieces add an exclusive and sophisticated touch to any project, combining functionality with elegance.
Our types of alabaster
At ARASTONE, we offer several types of alabaster specially extracted for various commercial and artistic uses. Currently, we market 3 models of alabaster:
ZAIDA alabaster stands out for its excellent translucency, featuring an ice-white color with reddish-brown veining. This exclusive variety from ARASTONE is available in maximum sizes of 120 x 60 cm.
SOTENAL alabaster is known for its slight transparency in gray with veining in earthy and gray tones. The Sotenal variety is available in maximum sizes of 100 x 80 cm.
At ARASTONE, we are committed to maintaining the quality of our products while also promoting new designs and materials without losing the essence of alabaster. Coming soon: new Ebro model.
Technical characteristics of alabaster
Among the various types of alabaster, chalky alabaster has been the most used in sculpture and architecture throughout history.
Chemical composition
CaSO4 + 2H2O
Color
from white to ochre
Porosity
0,15%
Specific weight
2,4g/cm³
Crystallinity
Microcrystalline
Hardness
2 Mohs
Alabaster in history
The history of alabaster dates back millions of years, forming from gypsum crystals in the Oligocene epoch. Used since ancient times in civilizations such as Egypt and Greece, this material has been key in sculpture and architecture due to its malleability and translucency. The Ebro Valley in Spain is the world’s main source of alabaster, a testament to its geological legacy. Its use has persisted to this day, being appreciated in both classical art and modern design for its unique beauty and ability to interact with light.