Gypsum
Size-
8.6cm x 4.9cm x 2.5cm
Weight-
107g
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Gypsum is a soft Sulfate mineral.
Crystal system:
Monoclinic,typically forming distinct tabular prismatic or bladed crystals.
Occurs as transparent selenite crystals, silky fibrous satin spar, fine grained massive alabaster,and cluster forming desert rose.
Mineral class:
Sulfate (hydrated calcium Sulfate)
Hardness:
2 on the MOHs scale.
Rock formation:
Evaporite deposits:
Precipitates out of slowly evaporating saline waters in lagoons,lakes and shallow marine basins.
Hydration product:
Forms via the chemical addition of water to the mineral Anhydrite in shallow subsurface environments.
