Egypt · Onyx

Egyptian Alabaster

also known as Egyptian Onyx, Calcite Alabaster

Translucent honey-cream alabaster (calcite onyx) used in Egypt since the pharaohs, ideal for backlit panels and decorative work.

Origin

Beni Suef / Luxor, Egypt, Egypt

Stone type

Onyx

Density

2.4 g/cm³

Look

translucent, backlit, ancient

Finishes

polished, honed

Formats

slab, tile, cut-to-size

Exterior use

Best specified for interiors

Type-level physical facts shown. Per-lot lab values (absorption, flexural strength) confirmed at quotation.