White ornamental variety of gypsum (9)

I believe the answer is:

alabaster

(Other definitions for alabaster that I've seen before include "Type of gypsum" , "Stab a real odd white mineral" , "White mineral used for carving" , "Altar base (anagr.)" , "medium of sculpture" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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