Information on the mineral gypsum (selenite) ... Gypsum Flower - Rosette shaped Gypsum found in caverns with spreading fibers; Gypsum Rock - Rock composed mostly of the mineral Gypsum, but also contain impurities such as Calcite, Anhydrite, Rock Salt, Dolomite, Limonite, and clay...
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Links to other databases for Gypsum :; 1 - Alkali-Nuts(English); 2 - Am. Min. Crystal Structure Database; 3 - Amethyst Galleries' Mineral Gallery; 4 - Athena; 5 - Franklin Minerals(Dunn); 6 - Franklin Minerals(Palache); ... Translate Gypsum Mineral Data :;
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Commonest of the sulphate minerals, gypsum is found in marine evaporites, in caves where the air is dry enough to allow it to be deposited and remain, at fumaroles, and in the oxidized zones of sulfide deposits on occasion. ... Search for - Gypsum - on e-Rocks Mineral Sales & Auctions...
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Mineral class ... Sulphates : Anhydrite - Gypsum group. ... Small crystals of gypsum from Kvinnesta.
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THE MINERAL GYPSUM ... Gypsum is one of the more common minerals in sedimentary environments. It is a major rock forming mineral that produces massive beds, usually from precipitation out of highly saline waters. Since it forms easily from saline ... Gypsum has several variety names that are widely used in the mineral trade.
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The mineral name gypsum is so old that it is not known who originated its use. It was derived from the Greek word gypsos which means plaster. Originally it referred to the form of gypsum which has been heated to a high temperature to drive off the water in its crystal structure;
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Gypsum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gypsum is a very soft mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO 4 ·2H 2 O. Gypsum occurs in nature as flattened and often twinned crystals and transparent clea...
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Gypsum is a very common mineral in marine evaporite deposits and may be associated with halite, sylvite, calcite, dolomite, and anhydrite, as well as clay and silicate detrital grains. Gypsum in some evaporite deposits is produced by hydrating primary anhydrite. ... Mineral Galleries - Gypsum Page...
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Plaster casts; Powdered gypsum is used to make plaster products. Casts are made from bandages soaked in wet ... Find out about the minerals we use every day... Building a house; In the kitchen; Around the home; Transport and technology; Neat and tidy; Health and medicine; Finish by playing Mineral mix and match!
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Plasterboard; As well as being used in cement, powdered gypsum is used to make plaster products. Gypsum is: ... Find out about the minerals we use every day... Building a house; In the kitchen; Around the home; Transport and technology; Neat and tidy; Health and medicine; Finish by playing Mineral mix and match!
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