You see it everywhere: some shops call it "albast", others "alabaster". Is there a difference, or is it simply the same thing?
The short answer: no, no difference
"Albast" is simply the Dutch name for the same natural stone that in English is called "alabaster". Both terms refer to exactly the same material: a soft, translucent natural stone that has been used for art and decoration for centuries. Read What is alabaster? Everything about the natural stone for the full background.
Then why do you see both terms?
Because international marketing language is often English, many Dutch webshops use "alabaster" instead of "albast" — we did too at the start. Both terms are correct, so use whichever you feel most comfortable with.
Other spellings you may encounter
Sometimes you'll also come across variants like "albaster" or "alabast"; these are simply common spellings of the same stone.
In short
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