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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.

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What is responsible for rock formation?

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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 type of rock is gypsum?

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Are gypsum rock and rock gypsum the same thing?

Yes. They're the same.


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Physical precipitation of gypsum due to the evaporation of seawater produces sedimentary rock called gypsum rock or rock gypsum.


Are gypsum and rock salt varieties of dolostone?

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What does gypsum make?

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What color is the gypsum rock?

Gypsum rock is usually colorless or white, but it can also be found in shades of pink, gray, or brown due to impurities present in the mineral.


What rock is gypsum found in?

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What rock is also a mineral?

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What is gypsum an example of?

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What is an example gypsum?

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