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alabaster Ankhnesmerire II holding Pepi II Memphis, Egypt: alabaster sphinx
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alabaster: References & Edit History

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Deleted Web site: Geology.com - Gypsum. Feb 20, 2024
Add new Web site: Mindat.org - Alabaster. Jun 19, 2013
Add new Web site: Rocks For Kids.com - Gypsum. Jun 19, 2013
Add new Web site: Geology.com - Gypsum. Jun 19, 2013
Add new Web site: Mineral Zone - Alabaster. Jun 19, 2013
Image of ancient Egyptian alabaster statuette added. Feb 09, 2010
Media added. Aug 14, 2008
Added new Web site: Showcaves - Gypsum Caves. Aug 09, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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