What would this bowl be made of? It Glows!

[isabella1]

I picked this up at the flea market today. Im not sure what it is made of? Any ideas would help. There are no marks on it and I was told it was made in Greece. Other then That, Its kind of green in color or a greenish white. When the light is under it, it almost seems to glow!

 

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[woof!]

Probably marble.

--Dave J.

 

[isabella1]

I didn't have this but the edge of it flakes if you rub it. Marble wouldn't do that would it?

 

[woof!]

I didn't have this but the edge of it flakes if you rub it. Marble wouldn't do that would it?

Quite possibly, if it had been varnished to give it a more polished look.

Another possibility is onyx.

Yet another, alabaster (Plaster of Paris) that's been varnished.

I still think it's marble, though.

--Dave J.

 

[isabella1]

Thanks! Probably not worth more then the $10 I paid huh?

 

[old digger]

Are you sure it isn't carved from alabaster. That's what I am inclined to believe it is made from.

 

[unclemac]

Quite possibly, if it had been varnished to give it a more polished look.

Another possibility is onyx.

Yet another, alabaster (Plaster of Paris) that's been varnished.




I still think it's marble, though.




--Dave J.

how is alabaster "plaster of paris"?

 

[rickn1]

both are gypsum, one is heated the other is not

 

[unclemac]

...alabaster is a stone, plaster is a gypsum powder...yes they are both gypsum...so do you think this bowl was a cast piece as opposed to a carved out one?