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gypsum rock often forms when salt evaporates just like h2o 555 it does to that what i think 89392
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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.
Silica and gypsum are what kind of minerals that are widely used in industry?
Gypsum is in Plaster and Silica is in silicone.
Is gypsum easier to scratch than calcite?
yes its softer
Where is the gypsum found in the Earth?
Very widely is the short answer. If you have a crack at 'gypsum' in a reference work such as wikipedia, you'll find reference to the caves of giant gypsum crystals in the Naica mine in Mexico. These crystals are up to 12m long, 4m thick, and weigh up to 55 tons! But with a temp of just under 60oC and an RH of >>90%, time to explore is limited. Back to the Q, large evaporite deposits of gypsum are found near the surface of the earth.
In what physical state is gypsum naturally found?
It is found as a mineral crystal.
Who discovered gypsum?
It is not known who discovered Gypsum. It has been in use for about 9000 years. Gypsum has 2 forms, rock and mineral form.
What element is in blackboard chalk dust?
Chalk is comprised of calcium sulfate. Specifically, it comes in the form CaSO4.2H2O, which is the dihydrate often known as gypsum.
What is the purest crystalline form of gypsum?
glue
What is the refined form of gypsum?
Gypsum heated to remove moisture and ground into a powder is called Plaster of Paris.
When gypsum is heated what material is released?
When Gypsum is raised to 212 degrees F, Water in the form of steam is released.
How often are national gypsum employees paid?
Employees at National Gypsum get paid bi-weekly, or every other week.
Translucent form of gypsum?
You might consider Alabaster.
What mineral does gypsum and halite form?
I think quartz
Is gypsum insulation -lime and alabastine a form of asbestos?
No.
What is the common name for CaSO4 in its hydrated form?
gypsum
Why are gypsum and halite called evaporite sediments?
Gypsum and Halite are evaporites because they are formed through the evaporation of water to form crystals.
Is gypsum a salt?
No it is not a salt. Gypsum is a mineral that occurs in nature as flattened and often twinned crystals and transparent cleavable masses called selenite.
