Gypsum

CaSO4 · 2H2O

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Gypsum is a very soft mineral, the reference for hardness 2 on the Mohs scale. Its varieties include selenite (colorless transparent crystals), satin spar (fibrous), and alabaster (fine-grained massive). It is one of the most widely used industrial minerals.

Kristallsystem Monoclinic
Mineralklasse 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates
Mohshärte 1.5-2.0
Dichte 2.31-2.33
Farbe Colorless, white, gray, yellow, brown
Glanz Vitreous
Strichfarbe White
Spaltbarkeit Perfect {010}
Bruch Conchoidal
Transparenz Transparent
Kristallhabitus Tabular, prismatic, massive

Mohshärte

Mohs Hardness: 1,5 – 2,0
1 Soft10 Hard

Kristallsystem

Monoclinic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardness of Gypsum?
Gypsum has a Mohs hardness of 1.5-2.0.
What crystal system does Gypsum belong to?
Gypsum crystallizes in the Monoclinic crystal system.
What color is Gypsum?
Gypsum is typically Colorless, white, gray, yellow, brown.
What type of luster does Gypsum have?
Gypsum exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Gypsum?
The chemical formula of Gypsum is CaSO4 · 2H2O.