Egyptian Alabaster – CID Egypt

Gypsum, a calcium hydrous sulphate, and calcite, a calcium carbonate, are the two minerals that make up alabaster.

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The former is Egyptian alabaster Egypt from today, whilst the latter is frequently Egyptian alabaster from the past. The relative hardness of the two varieties makes it easy to tell them apart.

The calcite kind is too hard to scrape with a fingernail (Mohs hardness 1.5 to 2), whereas the gypsum type is soft enough to scratch with a fingernail (Mohs hardness 1.5 to 2).  (Hardness 3 on the Mohs scale). Egyptian alabaster is mostly utilized as an attractive stone, particularly for religious ornamentation, stair rails, sculpture, and columns in large halls and in Interior designs and decoration. It can be carved into beautiful designs due to its elasticity, but its solubility in water makes it unsuitable for outdoor use. In the past, Egyptian alabaster powder was employed as a paper filler and a paint pigment.

Ancient Egyptians mined a type of stone known as Egyptian alabaster  marble, which is actually travertine with patterns of swirling of cream and brown, starting in the Early Dynastic Period. It is a type of limestone – calcium carbonate. Alabaster Egypt is a pale, slightly translucent stone, found in Middle Egypt, especially between Miniya and Asiut. The Hat nub quarries in El-‘Amarna were the  major source. In the Wadi Gerrawi, near Helwan,

there is an Old Kingdom quarry.  was regarded as a pure stone because of its color and durability, and was used for chapels, temple pavements, sarcophagi, altars, and most of all, statues. Although true alabaster marble was quarried in the Faiyum region, Egyptologists refer to it as gypsum (calcium sulphate)

CIDG  one of the biggest companies in Egypt manufactures and supplies all types of Egyptian alabaster art work, Egyptian alabaster marble, we are driven by a love of Stone and an ethos of quality, Our first concern to delivers high-quality Marbles, Granites, and Limestone Natural stone from Egypt. we offer to you all products in all dimensions and all finishes

• Characteristics of Egyptian alabaster natural stone:
• Density: Density simply refers to the weight of a stone and is measured relative to the density of water. A dense stone will offer superior durability and strength.
• Porosity: Porosity is the amount of open space between mineral grains in a stone.
• Permeability: Permeability is the ability of liquids to move through a stone. While permeability is closely linked to porosity, a stone can have low porosity and high permeability depending on its grain structure.
• Absorption: This is a key characteristic that needs to be front and center of any natural stone project. Absorption will determine two very important things: How prone the surface will be to staining and how to properly protect that surface.

• Egyptian Alabaster Applications
• Statuary and monuments
• Carvings
• Wall cladding
• Bathroom sink
• Ornamental stonework

• Advantages of Egyptian alabaster natural stone
• It is strong and rigid enough to withstand heavy traffic.
• It isn’t always slick, but it’s enough for heavy-duty tasks.
• It has a fantastic botanical appearance that isn’t always available in different materials.
• It is simple to smooth because it no longer appeals to allergic reactions or dust.
• When used to the design, it raises the cost of the home.
• Because each stone is unique, it adds value and character to the design.
• Because it provides adequate insulation, it aids in keeping the interiors area warm during the winter and cool during the summer.
• Provides a wide range of shapes, sizes, and finishes for a wide range of options and applications.

• Selection and Ordering for Egyptian alabaster:

Creative Interior Design Group (CIDG) often provides a numerous variety of alabaster sizes and applicable products with various options to fit your design. We are confident that we primarily have the natural stone that is perfectly suitable for your project.

Browse our selection or consult with our design team today for help determining the pattern and the required Alabaster stone size that is right for you.

Once you have selected what you looking for, contact our customer service team to request quote with the prices and purchase your order. Then, your ordered stone will be finely cut to size in our state-of-the-art factory.

Following that, CIDG will eventually package and ship your order through careful steps, keeping you updated and informed throughout the process.

As Egypt’s leading natural stone wholesale supplier, our team is ready to ensure your ordering and shipping process is fast, smooth, and reliable.

• Design Inspiration for Egyptian alabaster:

Alabaster natural stone is the most popular stone that is used in art and carvings, it gives an impressive and elegant look with its colored veined surface, offering an open and light design.

Alabaster stone wall cladding features different shades and tile sizes giving the sense of beauty and nature to the space, in addition to its rigid polished surface that provides various selection of applications.