it is soft
Yes, satin spar gypsum is a variety of gypsum, which is a sedimentary mineral. It forms through the evaporation of water in saline environments, leading to the crystallization of gypsum. Satin spar is characterized by its fibrous texture and typically appears in translucent white or cream colors.
Gypsum rock has a crystalline structure, typically forming in layers or beds within sedimentary rock deposits. It consists of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with a chemical formula of CaSO4·2H2O. The mineral gypsum has a soft texture and can be easily scratched with a fingernail.
Texture refers to the size of the mineral crystals which comprise a rock.
You probably mean clastic. In that case: Sandstone.
it is sometimes white, and also sometimes some look like regular rocks
Alabaster refers to varieties of two different minerals: gypsum (a hydrous sulfate of calcium) and calcite (a carbonate of calcium). Gypsum is the alabaster of the present day; calcite is generally the alabaster of the ancients
No, gypsum is not metallic.
The address of the Gypsum Public Library is: 743 Valley Road, Gypsum, 81637 9722
The address of the Gypsum Community Library is: 521 Maple St., Gypsum, 67448 0019
Gypsum is found sea.
Yes, graphite is harder than gypsum, so it can scratch gypsum.
the luster for gypsum is Vitreous to pearly