Science, asked by ashiq3, 1 year ago

what is meant by the term gypsum

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Answered by Aayushi2003
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soft white or grey mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. It occurs chiefly in sedimentary deposits and is used to make plaster of Paris and fertilizers, and in the building industry.


Answered by Bipashanayak
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Hey dea..!

Here’s ur answer:
Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O.
It is widely mined and is used as a fertilizer, and as the main constituent in many forms of plaster.

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