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∙ 12y agoGypsum is distinctivly soft (2 on the Moh's Scale, can be scratched with a fingernail) and light (SG of about 2.3.) Crystals are flexible but not elastic, which means that you can bend 'em, but they don't spring back, they stay bent. Typically colorless, white or grey, but it can also be brown, yellow, red. Luster is vitreous to pearly. Transparent to translucent. Monoclinic crystal system, with cleavage good in one direction and distinct in two others. Streak is white. Crystals typically tabular, bladed, or blocky, often twinned, also found in massive, crusty, granular, earthy, and fibrous forms.
When it comes to making an identification in the field, best clues are it's softness, flexibility of crystals, and distinctive twins, which can look like fishtails.
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What color is the gypsum rock?
the color for the gypsum rock is lik ewhite
Does gypsum have any fracture?
No gypsum doesn't have fracture
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 gypsum dihydrate?
CaSO4 = gypsum CaSO42H2O = Gypsum Selenite 2H2O =Selenite
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 important minerals in Nevada?
* Gold * Silver * Mercury * Copper * Gypsum * Lithium * Petroleum * Diotomite
Is gypsum metallic?
No, gypsum is not metallic.
Where is the Gypsum Public Library in Gypsum located?
The address of the Gypsum Public Library is: 743 Valley Road, Gypsum, 81637 9722
Where is the Gypsum Community Library in Gypsum located?
The address of the Gypsum Community Library is: 521 Maple St., Gypsum, 67448 0019
Is gypsum board a metal?
No, gypsum board is made from gypsum plaster and paper. Gypsum is a material very similar to school board chalk.
Where you find gypsum?
Gypsum is found sea.
What color is the gypsum rock?
the color for the gypsum rock is lik ewhite
Is gypsum an example of oxide?
Gypsum := CaSO4.2H2Oso it is Not an Oxide.
What is the luster of gypsum?
the luster for gypsum is Vitreous to pearly
Does the place gypsum Colorado have lots of gypsum?
yes
Is gypsum a sulfide?
No. Gypsum is a Sulphate (Calcium Sulphate).
What is luster of gypsum?
the luster for gypsum is Vitreous to pearly
