First you need to recognize that "plaster" is not a singularly defined material; it is a family of quite different materials that harden by different mechanisms. The three most common plasters are (1) Plaster of Paris, (2) Lime Plaster, and (3) Cement Plaster.
(1) Plaster of Paris is CaSO4.H2O, a partially-dehydrated form of Gypsum, which is a hydrated Calcium Sulfate crystal CaSO4.2H2O. When Plaster of Paris is mixed with water, it re-hydrates and turns back into Gypsum, which then hardens into a material similar to mortar or concrete but considerably softer. Water is the material that makes Plaster of Paris harden.
(2) Limestone When exposed to atmosphere the Calcium hydroxide turns back to limestone, causing the plaster to set.
(3) Cement Plaster is a mixture of Portland Cement powder, sand or other filler, water, and either Plaster of Paris or Lime Plaster. Due to the great variety of minerals that makeup Portland Cement and Cement Plaster, the hardening is a complex process that cannot be ascribed to the action of any one of the ingredients.
It's made from gypsum plaster, so mixing water with calcium sulphate hemihydrate then heating it to produce plaster and using the plaster to produce the drywall.
yes. Plaster of Paris is a powdered rock made from the mineral gypsum.
Abrasives are found in the plaster of Paris.
It is a mixture of gypsum, a naturally occurring mineral, and water.
Gypsum
biotite mica is used to make plaster and other construction materials
Plaster of Paris sets when it comes into contact with water. If a rat eats it, and drinks water it will activate and harden in the rats stomach.
silica
Gypsum
amber is not a mineral is a hydrocarbon because a mineral can't come from animals or plants
what is plaster of paris made of
Yes it is: A widespread colorless, white, or yellowish mineral, CaSO4·2H2O, used in the manufacture of plaster of Paris, various plaster products, and fertilizers.