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Description
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A soft mineral, i.e., natural hydrated calcium sulphate with average moisture content of 1 to 2%, or the rock that consists mainly of this mineral. Insoluble in water. Loaded as fine powder that will aggregate into lumps of up to 100mm. Bulk density: 1,282 - 1,493 kg/m3. Non-IMSBC Code information: used in the production of cement, tiles, plaster and plate glass. Note: common form of gypsum is alabaster. Another form which is transparent is known as moonstone or selenite. In its powdered form, it is known as Plaster of Paris.
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Trade Names (Synonyms)
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Alabaster - annaline - calcium (II) sulfate dihydrate - gypsum stone - land plaster - light spar - magnesia white - mineral white - native calcium sulfate - precipitated calcium sulfate - satinite - satin spar - sulphuric acid, calcium (2+) salt, dihydrate - terra alba .
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