Gypsum

Physical Properties

Color white
Form/Habit massive
Lusture pearly
Streak white
Hardness 2
Cleavage 3 sets
Fracture sub conchoidal
Specific Gravity 2.32 (low)
Chemical Composition CaSO4.2H2O
Crystal System monoclinic
Diagnostic Properties hardness of 2, 3 sets of cleavage, sub conchoidal fractures

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