Gypsum is a mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate. An evaporite mineral, it forms upon evaporation of surface waters which leaves a more and more saturated solution of the dissolved mineral. For the crystallization process to occur, this usually means that an oversaturated body of water must have less inflow than outflow through evaporation as would be the case with a trapped basin in an arid region.
Yes, graphite is harder than gypsum, so it can scratch gypsum.
the luster for gypsum is Vitreous to pearly
Gypsum is the softest mineral among diamond, quartz, silver, and gypsum. It has a hardness of 2 on the Mohs scale, while diamond is the hardest with a rating of 10.
No. Gypsum is a calcium sulfate dihydrate.
Gypsum is commonly found in sedimentary rocks such as limestone, shale, and sandstone. It forms from the evaporation of water-soluble minerals in these rocks, leaving behind the mineral gypsum as a product.
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