Gypsum – Occurrence, Properties, & Uses of Gypsum

Gypsum

Gypsum Gypsum is an evaporite mineral most commonly found in layered sedimentary deposits in association with halite, anhydrite, sulfur, calcite, and dolomite. Gypsum (CaSO4.2 H2O) is similar to Anhydrite (CaSO4). The chemical difference is that gypsum includes two waters and anhydrite is without water. Gypsum is the most common sulfate mineral. Occurrence of Gypsum Gypsum … Read more Gypsum – Occurrence, Properties, & Uses of Gypsum