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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GypsumGypsum - Wikipedia

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   Gypsum is a common mineral, with thick and extensive evaporite beds in association with sedimentary rocks. Deposits are known to occur in strata from as far back as the Archaean eon. Gypsum is deposited from lake and sea water, as well as in hot springs, from volcanic vapors, and sulfate solutions in veins.

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3. www.britannica.com › science › gypsumGypsum | Definition, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

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   Mar 19, 2024 · Gypsum is a common sulfate mineral composed of hydrated calcium sulfate. It has various forms and uses, such as plaster, cement, and ornamental stone, and is found in many countries and regions.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

4. geologyscience.com › minerals › gypsumGypsum | Properties, Formation, Uses and Deposits

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   Sep 9, 2023 · Learn about gypsum, a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with various applications in construction, agriculture, industry, and art. Discover its chemical properties, formation, occurrence, and deposits, and how it changes with heat and moisture.

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7. geology.com › minerals › gypsumGypsum Mineral | Uses and Properties - Geology.com

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   Gypsum is a common sulfate mineral that has been used for thousands of years in construction, agriculture, and ornamental purposes. Learn about its physical and chemical properties, varieties, and uses of gypsum in this article by Hobart M. King, PhD, RPG.

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8. commonminerals.esci.umn.edu › minerals-g-m › gypsumGypsum | Common Minerals

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   Gypsum is a soft, white, hydrated calcium sulfate mineral that forms in sedimentary settings. It has many applications in construction, art, medicine and agriculture, and can be identified by its hardness, cleavage and solubility in water.

   • Chemical Composition: (CaSO4-2H2O)-Hydrated Calcium Sulfate
   • Specific Gravity: 2.3 (feels rather light)

   • Hardness: 2 (very soft)
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   Gyp·sum

   /ˈjipsəm/

   

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   • 1. a soft white or gray mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulfate. It occurs chiefly in sedimentary deposits and is used to make plaster of Paris and fertilizers, and in the building industry.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin, from Greek gupsos.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gypseous adjective
   • 2. gypsiferous adjective

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10. www.zmescience.com › rocks-and-minerals › gypsumGypsum: mineral characteristics, properties, uses - ZME Science

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    Feb 24, 2024 · Learn about gypsum, a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, and its formation, properties, and applications. Find out how gypsum is used in plaster, drywall, fertilizer, and more.

11. mineralseducationcoalition.org › guide-gypsumInfrastructure and Construction Materials Guide — Gypsum

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    Gypsum is a versatile mineral with hundreds of uses for thousands of years. The earliest use of gypsum plaster dates to about 8000 BCE with the discovery of its use in Anatolia (Turkey). Gypsum plaster was used as early as 7000 BCE as a construction material in Egypt. Gypsum was first discovered and utilized in North America in Nova Scotia ...