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What does gypsum smell like?

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it is sometimes white, and also sometimes some look like regular rocks

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Gypsum is a small white, gray or pink mineral which is made up of hydrated calcium sulfate. It has a light soft texture and crumbles easily.

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Pure Gypsum mineral/powder has a milky or chalky smell, which is not very noticeable. But impure gypsum mineral has a smell like sulphur which is very unpleasant.

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