Gypsum is a white, yellow, or colorless mineral that is mainly used to produce plaster.
Keyword:
Plaster of Paris
Keyword:
artwork
Keyword:
lime
ICSD collection code:
2057
Keyword:
Mineral
Layman's explanation:
Gypsum is based on a Greek word meaning calcined. Prior to the 19th century, gypsum was used by the Egyptians as a plaster for the Cheops Pyramid, and it was imported from France during Henry VIII s reign for work on the royal properties. The countries in which gypsum can be found are Paris, Europe, Africa, and North America. One of gypsum s main uses is as a plaster, which is often called Plaster of Paris since Paris is a large source of the mineral. This plaster is frequently used as a molding to develop artwork. Gypsum can also be mixed with lime and used as a component in floors, ceilings, and walls.
Citation of a publication:
Acta Crystallographica B 30 (1974) p921 ;Cole, W F, Lancucki, C J
IUPAC name:
Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate
Lab name:
Common molecules
Sample provider:
Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
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