Why is alabaster so expensive?
There are 2 reasons. Limited quantities and high labor. There is a lot of labor in producing your alabaster lighting. Alabaster is found in veins between 6″ and 20″ deep surrounded by other minerals. It deteriorates from exposure to the surface. Weather damages it, so alabaster found near the surface cannot be used. Alabaster is mined from deeper sources. And remember, that when found, the alabaster is only 6″ to 20″ deep. Much of the alabaster that is mined cannot be used. Only the translucent stone can be used for lighting. The other is cut away.
