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the color for the gypsum rock is lik ewhite
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∙ 14y agoGypsum has a white streak.
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Why is gypsum rock sedimentary?
First of all, Gypsum is a mineral, and Rock Gypsum is a rock, don't get them confused. Second of all, no they aren't. Rock Gypsum is a sedimentary rock, and an alternate name for it is Alabaster.
What is rock salt made from the evaporation of seawater?
Chemical sedimentary rock is created by precipitation of minerals out of, or evaporation from, saturated solutions that are high in dissolved minerals. Rock gypsum and rock salt are two examples.
What is Gypsum used for?
Gypsum uses include: manufacture of wallboard, cement, plaster of Paris, soil conditioning, a hardening retarder in portland cement.
What are the uses and importance of gypsum?
pretty much the only use for gypsum is making dry wall
Which group of rock minerals contains the mineral gypsum?
The sulfates.
Why is gypsum rock sedimentary?
First of all, Gypsum is a mineral, and Rock Gypsum is a rock, don't get them confused. Second of all, no they aren't. Rock Gypsum is a sedimentary rock, and an alternate name for it is Alabaster.
What type of rock is gypsum?
Gypsum is actually a major rock forming mineral. Rock gypsum is a chemical sedimentary rock.
Are gypsum rock and rock gypsum the same thing?
Yes. They're the same.
Are gypsum and rock salt varieties of dolostone?
Rock salt and gypsum are not varieties of dolomite.
What does gypsum make?
gypsum is used in sheet rock
What rocks contain gypsum?
== == Gypsum is a rock and a mineral.
What formation is responsible for rock gypsum?
Gypsum is formed underwater, usually between layers of shale and limestone. When the water evaporates and the area dries, the gypsum becomes solid "rock" gypsum.
What rock is gypsum found in?
secondary rock
What rock is also a mineral?
Rock salt and rock gypsum are predominately the minerals halite and gypsum respectively. Quartzite is also predominately the mineral quartz.
What is gypsum an example of?
Rock gypsum is a sedimentary rock. These rocks can be transparent or opaque. Examples could be chalk and chalk boards.
What is an example gypsum?
Rock gypsum is a sedimentary rock. These rocks can be transparent or opaque. Examples could be chalk and chalk boards.
What is responsible for rock formation?
Gypsum is formed underwater, usually between layers of shale and limestone. When the water evaporates and the area dries, the gypsum becomes solid "rock" gypsum.
