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Rock gypsum is formed by precipitation from saturated solutions that are composed primarily of dissolved gypsum. In this case, there is no true sediment, only the solution containing the dissolved mineral that was originally present in weathered and eroded rock.
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Why is rock gypsum a sedimentary rock?
Gypsum is a mineral that was formed by layers of sediment , fine particles, that were deposited over a period of time, and then subjected to geologic forces.
What type of rock is gypsum?
Gypsum is actually a major rock forming mineral. Rock gypsum is a chemical sedimentary rock.
What type of rock weather to form sediment?
erosion
What kind of crystals are found in clay?
Gypsum crystals are the most common type of crystal mineral found in clay. Gypsum Crystal are known for their flexibility and is commonly used for wallboards or plaster products.
What type of rock has layers and is made from small grain?
Sediment rocks
What type of sediment forms from mineral that crystallize from seawater?
not a hydrogenous sediment?
What rock is formed by chemical sediment?
Gypsum
Why is rock gypsum a sedimentary rock?
Gypsum is a mineral that was formed by layers of sediment , fine particles, that were deposited over a period of time, and then subjected to geologic forces.
What is type c gypsum board?
Type C gypsum board meets and exeeds the fire resistance requirements of a type x board. It has mineral additives in the gypsum core that expands when exposed to heat. This expansion holds the board together longer during fire exposure. It is referred to by the Gypsum Association as "Improved Type X" board.
What type of rock is gypsum?
Gypsum is actually a major rock forming mineral. Rock gypsum is a chemical sedimentary rock.
Which type of sediment settles fastest or slowest?
which type of sediment settles fastest? slowest?
What type of rock is gypsum selenite?
Granite .
What type of the sediment forms from minerals that crystallize from seawater?
hydrogenous sediment
Are manganese nodules examples of biogenous sediment?
No. It is a type of Hydrogenous sediment.
Is gypsum smoothe?
No. It's a type of mineral that you don't eat.
What type of sediment represents a relatively small portion of the overall sediment in the ocean?
hydrogenous
What type of rock are form from sediment?
Sedimentry
