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Gypsum rocks are sedimentary rocks made up of sulfate mineral and formed as the result of evaporating sea water in massive prehistoric basins. This rock is found in many parts of the world. Gypsum deposits lie in flat beds of about six to eight feet in thickness, and are often inter-layered with limestone or shale.
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∙ 13y agoGypsum is found at many localities around the world. Perhaps the most famous is Mexico's Crystal Cave, where crystals many meters long were found in a large opening deep underground.
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∙ 14y agoGypsum is formed from the evaporation of saturated solutions that are high in the elements calcium and sulfur.
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∙ 13y agoFrom the evaporation of water that is saturated with the chemical ingredients that are necessary for gypsum formation.
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∙ 11y agoAt the bottom of evaporated seas
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What rocks contain gypsum?
== == Gypsum is a rock and a mineral.
What is an example of a gypsum?
Rock gypsum is a sedimentary rock. These rocks can be transparent or opaque. Examples could be chalk and chalk boards.
What rock is usually composed of several different mineral?
Rock gypsum
What are some examples of chemical sedimentary rock?
Gypsum and Rock Salt are two examples of chemical rocks (sedimentary rocks).
How is rock weathered and eroded?
By Chemical weathering
Who discovered gypsum?
It is not known who discovered Gypsum. It has been in use for about 9000 years. Gypsum has 2 forms, rock and mineral form.
Why is gypsum rock sedimentary?
First of all, Gypsum is a mineral, and Rock Gypsum is a rock, don't get them confused. Second of all, no they aren't. Rock Gypsum is a sedimentary rock, and an alternate name for it is Alabaster.
What type of rock is gypsum?
Gypsum is actually a major rock forming mineral. Rock gypsum is a chemical sedimentary rock.
What color is the gypsum rock?
the color for the gypsum rock is lik ewhite
Where does gypsum often form?
gypsum rock often forms when salt evaporates just like h2o 555 it does to that what i think 89392
Are gypsum rock and rock gypsum the same thing?
Yes. They're the same.
Do rock salt and gypsum form when evaporation causes minerals to precipitate from water?
Yes.
Are gypsum and rock salt varieties of dolostone?
Rock salt and gypsum are not varieties of dolomite.
What does gypsum make?
gypsum is used in sheet rock
What rocks contain gypsum?
== == Gypsum is a rock and a mineral.
What formation is responsible for rock gypsum?
Gypsum is formed underwater, usually between layers of shale and limestone. When the water evaporates and the area dries, the gypsum becomes solid "rock" gypsum.
What rock is gypsum found in?
secondary rock
