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Scotia Minerals: Gypsum |
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GYPSUMCaSO4-2(H2O) |
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Cleavage: good in one direction and distinct in two others | ||||||||||||||
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Colour: white, colorless or gray, but can also be shades of red, brown and yellow | ||||||||||||||
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Fracture: uneven but rarely seen | ||||||||||||||
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Hardness: 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Luster: vitreous to pearly | ||||||||||||||
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Streak: white | ||||||||||||||
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Possible Useage: plaster, wall board, some cements, fertilizer, paint filler, ornamental stone | ||||||||||||||
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More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database |
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