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n.) A hard, compact variety of carbonate of lime, somewhat translucent, or of banded shades of color; stalagmite. The name is used in this sense by Pliny. It is sometimes distinguished as oriental alabaster.

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	n.) A compact variety ~~or sulphate~~ of lime, ~~or gypsum, of fine texture, and usually white and~~ translucent~~, but sometimes yellow, red~~, or ~~gray~~. It is ~~carved into vases, mantel ornaments, etc~~.		n.) A hard, compact variety of carbonate of lime, somewhat translucent, or of banded shades of color; stalagmite. The name is used in this sense by Pliny. It is sometimes distinguished as oriental alabaster.