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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 7 | Like granite and basalt | |
3 | 28% | 4 | Basalt source | |
Gypsum And Basalt Are Different Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ALABASTER" which means:
- adjective
- • Of or resembling alabaster noun
- • A compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
- • A hard compact kind of calcite
- • A very light white
An example sentence would be:
- • "She purchased a beautiful alabaster sculpture for her living room."
- • "The artist used a block of alabaster to carve the figure."
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